University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
62.5%
405 applications
Median LSAT
152
25th–75th: 149–156
Median GPA
3.47
25th–75th: 3.16–3.81
Entering class
88
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $32,184 |
| Tuition (resident) | $12,076 |
| Fees | $5,037 |
| Living expense budget | $18,034 |
| Total per year | $55,255 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $15,765 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
55%
25th percentile
$590
Median grant
$5,000
75th percentile
$10,000
7.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 1 awarded, 0 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of South Dakota
62%
chance of admission (estimate)
Estimated scholarship: $5,000 a year ($2,354–$8,000)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- Florida A&M University College of Law152 / 3.48
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- University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth152 / 3.36
- Western State College of Law at Westcliff University152 / 3.36
- Widener University Delaware Law School152 / 3.33
Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The median LSAT for University of South Dakota's fall 2025 entering class was 152, with the middle half scoring 149 to 156. A score at or above 156 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of South Dakota?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.47, with the middle half between 3.16 and 3.81.
What is University of South Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of South Dakota admitted 62.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 253 offers from 405 applications, for an entering class of 88.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
Tuition is $32,184 a year for nonresidents and $12,076 for residents, plus $5,037 in fees and a $18,034 living expense budget, for a total of about $55,255 a year before scholarships.
Does University of South Dakota give scholarships?
55% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $5,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $590 to $10,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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