University of South Dakota School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of South Dakota School of Law reported a median LSAT of 152, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.47, and a 62.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 72.6%, and 86.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 152
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.47
- Acceptance rate 62.5%
- First-time bar passage 72.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 86.6%
- Resident tuition $12,076
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 150 | 3.27 | — | 98.21% | $12,340 |
| 2012 | 149 | 3.28 | — | 90.91% | $13,288 |
| 2013 | 147 | 3.15 | — | 87.5% | $13,904 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.10 | — | 97.83% | $13,904 |
| 2015 | 147 | 3.36 | — | 75.44% | $14,688 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.37 | — | 63.16% | $14,501 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.48 | 69.26% | — | $15,668 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.27 | 64.81% | 46% | $17,000 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.44 | 64.4% | 69.86% | $17,000 |
| 2020 | 149 | 3.56 | 64% | 76.6% | $11,620 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.44 | 68.98% | 75.51% | $11,736 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3.39 | 67.46% | 72.58% | $11,736 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3.56 | 76.16% | 72.15% | $11,736 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.55 | 65.57% | 67.27% | $11,736 |
| 2025 | 152 | 3.47 | 62.47% | 72.6% | $12,076 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 46% to 69.86% (+23.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 149–156, with a median of 152.
- Resident tuition moved from $12,340 in 2011 to $12,076 in 2025 (-2%).
- Of 82 graduates, 86.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6 points below the state average.
Region
South Dakota law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School · Florida A&M University School of Law · University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law · Mississippi College School of Law · University of Puerto Rico School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of South Dakota School of Law?
University of South Dakota School of Law's median LSAT is 152. The middle 50% scored 149–156.
What is University of South Dakota School of Law's bar passage rate?
72.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.31% within two years.
How much does University of South Dakota School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $12,076 per year, $32,184 non-resident. Median grant: $5,000.
What are University of South Dakota School of Law's employment outcomes?
86.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of South Dakota School of Law?
University of South Dakota School of Law admitted 62.5% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.