University of San Diego School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    USD Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows USD Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    University of San Diego School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $47,490 159 3.52 40.49% 19.61% 814 -
    2016-17 $48,830
    		 158
    		 3.51
    		 39.66%
    		 15.19%
    		 820
    		 -
    2017-18 $50,201
    		 158 3.51 40.37%
    		 18.09%
    		 770
    		 72.45%
    2018-19 $52,571
    		 159
    		 3.53
    		 35.40%
    		 19.07%
    		 717
    		 77.36%
    2019-20 $54,631
    		 159 3.57
    		 40.59%
    		 21.25%
    		 825
    		 76.31%
    2020-21 $56,711
    		 159 3.65
    		 39.04%
    		 21.52%
    		 811
    		 85.97%
    2021-22 $58,821
    		 161
    		 3.7
    		 31.02%
    		 22.37%
    		 824
    		 81.78%
    2022-23 $60,861
    		 161 3.74
    		 34.48%
    		 21.11%
    		 837
    		 76.33%
    2023-24 $63,052
    		 161 3.8
    		 33.61%
    		 20.70%
    		 974
    		 78.76%
    2024-25 $65,191
    		 161 3.8 37.10%
    		 20.86%
    		 942
    		 78.76%
    2025-26 $67,751
    		 163
    		 3.84
    		 23.51%
    		 23.97%
    		 972
    		 84.8%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at University of San Diego School of Law is 163. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of San Diego School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    USD Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 156 159 161
    2017 154
    		 158
    		 160
    2018 154 158 160
    2019 156
    		 159
    		 161
    2020 155
    		 159 161
    2021 155 159 161
    2022 157
    		 161
    		 163
    2023 157 161 163
    2024 157 161 163
    2025 157 161 163
    2026 160
    		 163
    		 165
    University of San Diego School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at University of San Diego School of Law is 3.84. The GPA is 0.04 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.32 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of San Diego School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    USD Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.19 3.52 3.63
    2017 3.17
    		 3.51
    		 3.67
    2018 3.24
    		 3.51
    		 3.67
    2019 3.23
    		 3.53
    		 3.69
    2020 3.29
    		 3.57
    		 3.68
    2021 3.33
    		 3.65
    		 3.75
    2022 3.39
    		 3.7
    		 3.81
    2023 3.45
    		 3.74
    		 3.86
    2024 3.52
    		 3.8
    		 3.89
    2025 3.53
    		 3.8
    		 3.89
    2026 3.59
    		 3.84
    		 3.92
    University of San Diego School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at University of San Diego School of Law is 23.51%. The acceptance rate is 10.103 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 16.983 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of San Diego School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    USD Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 3,287 1,331 261 40.49% 19.61%
    2017 3,104
    		 1,231
    		 187
    		 39.66%
    		 15.19%
    2018 3,260
    		 1,316
    		 238
    		 40.37%
    		 18.09%
    2019 3,511
    		 1,243
    		 237
    		 35.40%
    		 19.07%
    2020 2,875
    		 1,167
    		 248
    		 40.59%
    		 21.25%
    2021 2,928
    		 1,143
    		 246
    		 39.04%
    		 21.52%
    2022 3,588
    		 1,113
    		 249
    		 31.02%
    		 22.37%
    2023 3,448
    		 1,189
    		 251
    		 34.48%
    		 21.11%
    2024 3,579
    		 1,203
    		 249
    		 33.61%
    		 20.70%
    2025 3,243
    		 1,203 251
    		 37.10%
    		 20.86%
    2026 4,241
    		 997
    		 239
    		 23.51%
    		 23.97%
    University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The USD Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $70,091, which is $2,340 (3.45%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $22,601 (47.59%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of San Diego School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    USD Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$47,490
    2017$48,830
    2018$50,201
    2019$52,571
    2020$54,631
    2021$56,711
    2022$58,821
    2023$60,861
    2024$63,052
    2025$65,191
    2026$67,751
    2027$70,091
    University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 972 students enrolled in University of San Diego School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 725 students joined in J.D. program and 247 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The USD Law's enrollment size grew by 19.41% since 2016 from 814 to 972 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of San Diego School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    USD Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 730 84 814
    2017 737
    		 83
    		 820
    2018 696
    		 74
    		 770
    2019 629
    		 88
    		 717
    2020 742
    		 83
    		 825
    2021 745
    		 66
    		 811
    2022 757
    		 67
    		 824
    2023 754
    		 83
    		 837
    2024 752
    		 222
    		 974
    2025 751
    		 191
    		 942
    2026 725
    		 247
    		 972
    University of San Diego School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of University of San Diego School of Law is 85%. 250 graduates took the exam first-time and 212 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of San Diego School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    USD Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 213 28 10 196 142 72.45%
    2019 201
    		 21
    		 9
    		 190
    		 147
    		 77.36%
    2020 192
    		 33
    		 14
    		 173
    		 132
    		 76.31%
    2021 234
    		 36
    		 23
    		 221
    		 190
    		 85.97%
    2022 222
    		 23
    		 26
    		 225
    		 184
    		 81.78%
    2023 245
    		 17
    		 17
    		 245
    		 187
    		 76.33%
    2024 223
    		 8
    		 11
    		 226
    		 178
    		 78.76%
    2025 223 8 11 226 178 78.76%
    2026 250
    		 8 8
    		 250
    		 212
    		 84.80%
    University of San Diego School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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