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University of South Dakota School of Law

University of South Dakota School of Law is a Public school located in Vermillion, SD. Total 244 students are attending the school and 80 students newly enrolled for year 2024. Its average LSAT score from enrolled students is 151 and the average GPA is 3.56. The tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law is $36,333 and the acceptance rate is 76.16%.

LSAT Average: 151
Tuition & Fees: $36,333
Acceptance Rate: 76.16%
Student Population: 244

Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

In 2024, total 302 students have applied to University of South Dakota School of Law. Among them, 230 students have accepted to admit and 80 have enrolled into University of South Dakota School of LawThe acceptance rate is 76.16% and the yield is 35%. Next table illustrates the admission counts, acceptance rate, and yield at University of South Dakota School of Law.

2024 Admission Statistics
University of South Dakota School of Law
	Numbers / Rate
Applicants	302
Admitted	230
Enrolled	80
Acceptance Rate	76.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)	34.78%

LSAT score and GPA in Average

The average LSAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 151 and the average GPA is 3.56 at University of South Dakota School of Law. Next table shows the submitted LSAT scores and GPA by 25^th/50^th/75^th percentile and full-time/part-time status and compare each score to last year scores.

LSAT Scores
GPA

2024 LSAT scores distribution
University of South Dakota School of Law
	Score
25^th percentile	148
50^th percentile	151
75^th percentile	154

2024 GPA distribution
University of South Dakota School of Law
	GPA
25^th percentile	3.18
50^th percentile	3.56
75^th percentile	3.72

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law is $16,793 for South Dakota residents and $36,333 for out-of-state students. The average living costs is $12,102 including room & board, books & supplies, and other personal expenses.

Last year, 63.18% of law school students received grants and/or Scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,000. After receiving the finacial aid, the total cost of attendance (COA) is down to $43,435.

2024 Tuition & Fees
University of South Dakota School of Law
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$16,793	$36,333
Avg. Grants / Scholarships	$5,000
Room & Board	$12,102
Books & Supplies	-
Personal Expenses	-

University of South Dakota School of Law Student Population

In 2024, total 244 students enrolled to University of South Dakota School of Law. All students enrolled in JD(Juris Doctor Degree) program .

For the first class, 80 students newly joined to University of South Dakota School of Law. By gender, there are 45 men and 40 women first-time students at University of South Dakota School of Law. All students enrolled as full-time status at University of South Dakota School of Law.

Total Enrollment
First-Class Students

2024 Student Population
University of South Dakota School of Law
	Students
Total Enrollment	244
JD Enrollment	244
Non-JD Enrollment	0

2024 First-year Student Population
University of South Dakota School of Law
	Students
Total	80
Men	45
Women	40

University of South Dakota School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate

For the first time bar exam takers, the bar exam pass rate is 67.27% where 55 students took the exam and 37 students passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than South Dakota average rate (78.5%).

2024 Bar Exam Pass Rate
University of South Dakota School of Law
	Headcounts / Rate
Number of Graduates	57
First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total	55
New Graduates	51
Prior Year Graduates	4
Early Takers	0
No Exam Takers	6
Exam Passer	37
Exam Pass Rate	67.27%
South Dakota Pass Rate	78.5%