2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
University of South Dakota School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,793 for South Dakota residents and $36,333 for others. The law school tuition is not increased and stayed same last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $12,102. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of South Dakota School of Law is $48,435.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of South Dakota School of Law.
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University of South Dakota School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$16,793 | $36,333 |
$16,793 | $36,333 |
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| Living Costs |
$13,225 |
$12,102
-8.49% |
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| COA | $30,018 | $49,558 |
$28,895
-3.74% | $48,435
-2.27% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $5,111 | $5,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $24,907 | $43,435 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 151 for 2024 University of South Dakota School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 86 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 83 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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University of South Dakota School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.18 | 3.56 | 3.72 |
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| LSAT Scores | 148 | 151 | 154 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 302 students have applied to University of South Dakota School of Law and 230 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 80 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 76.16% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.78% at University of South Dakota School of Law. With 6 pre-admitted students, total 86 first-year students enrolled in University of South Dakota School of Law.
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University of South Dakota School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 302 |
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| Admitted | 230 |
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| Enrolled | 80 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 76.16% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.78% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 6 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 86
45 men, 40 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 79 students took the bar exam first time at University of South Dakota School of Law. Among them, 57 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 72.15%. For reference, the average pass rate at South Dakota law schools is 79.53%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of South Dakota School of Law.
In 2023, 65 students graduated from University of South Dakota School of Law. Of them, 47 graduates employed where bar passage required and 5 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 56 graduates employed as full-time and 0 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of South Dakota School of Law employement summary page.
University of South Dakota School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 82 |
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| First-time Takers | 79
6 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 9 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 57 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 72.15% |
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| Average Pass Rate at South Dakota Law Schools | 79.53% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of South Dakota School of Law, 63.18% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $5,000. 8.63% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 22.30% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of South Dakota School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 139 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 69.06% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 22.30% |
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| Full Tuition | 2.16% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 6.47% |
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