University of South Dakota School of Law
Vermillion, SD
Public
ABA Accredited
Knudson Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1901, University of South Dakota School of Law, also known as Knudson Law, is a public law school located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Last year, 85 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 252. With 55 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 62.47% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 32.81% at University of South Dakota School of Law.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 152 and the average GPA is 3.47. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 72.60%. For the 65 graduates in 2025, 56 students got full-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University of South Dakota School of Law.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $38,928 ($17,814) |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| LSAT / GPA | 152 / 3.47 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.47% |
| Students to Faculty | 5 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 72.60% |
2027 Tuition & fees
The 2027 University of South Dakota School of Law tuition & fee is $17,814 for South Dakota residents and $38,928 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
54.94% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $5,000 at University of South Dakota School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 12.84% of tuition & fees.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tuition & fees1 | $17,814 | $38,928 |
| 2026 Tuition & fees2 | $17,814 | $38,928 |
| Average Grant Amount | $5,000 | |
| Grant Received | 54.94% | |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by University of South Dakota School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
University of South Dakota School of Law Directory Information
NameUniversity of South Dakota School of Law
Parent InstitutionUniversity of South Dakota
Address414 E. Clark, Vermillion, SD 57069
Founded1901
Phone605-658-3505
Emaillaw@usd.edu
Admission Informationhttps://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions
Application Requirementhttps://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions
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