University of South Dakota School of Law
The University of South Dakota School of Law is located in Vermillion, South Dakota. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923.
Acceptance Rate
65.6%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$17K / $36K
Students With Grants
55.5%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
67.3% / 83.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of South Dakota School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
65.6%
Median LSAT
152
Median GPA
3.55
First-Year Class Enrollment
86
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- MAcc/JD (Master of Accountancy)
- MBA/JD (Master of Business Administration)
- MA/JD (Master of Arts in Higher Education)
- MA/JD (Master of Arts in English)
- MA/JD (Master of Arts in History)
JD
Regular: Jul 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 43
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5.55:1
Total JD Enrollment: 253
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 0
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of South Dakota School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$17K / $36K
Living Expenses On Campus
$17K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$19K
Students With Grants
55.5%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 1
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of South Dakota School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- South Dakota Law Review
Clinics:
- Federal Tax Clinic
- Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
Student Associations:
- Agricultural Law Society
- American Constitution Society
- Black Law Students Organization
- Criminal Justice Education Project
- Delta Theta Phi
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Externships
- Tax Practice and Skills Practicum
- Criminal Defense Practicum
- Innocence Project Practicum
- WORKS Practicum
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of South Dakota School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
67.3% / 83.3%
Graduates Employed
94.8%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
86.2%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
34.5%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069
Vermillion, SD 57069
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
