University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

62.47% University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of South Dakota School of Law is 62.47% for the 2025-2026 admission. 405 students applied and 253 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 85 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 32.81%.

You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of South Dakota School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of South Dakota School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 36%.

You can compare University of South Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 60% and 70%

University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
University of South Dakota School of Law	62.47%	32.81%	85	252
All Law Schools	36.09%	33.15%	213	737
Public	34.52%	34.44%	184	668
Private	37.29%	32.17%	236	791

University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of South Dakota School of Law is 152 and GPA is 3.47 over 85 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.

You can compare University of South Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 155 and the 25^th percentile is 149. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.87 and the 25^th percentile is 3.15.

3 matriculated applicants, 3.61% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.

	LSAT Scores	GPA
University of South Dakota School of Law	152	3.47
All Law Schools	160	3.65
Public	160	3.69
Private	159	3.62

University of South Dakota School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2021	146	149	155
2022	148	150	153
2023	148	151	155
2024	148	151	154
2025	149	152	155
2026	149	152	156

University of South Dakota School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2021	3.22	3.56	3.75
2022	3.06	3.44	3.74
2023	3	3.39	3.72
2024	3.18	3.56	3.72
2025	3.15	3.55	3.87
2026	3.16	3.47	3.81

University of South Dakota School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
Number of Submitters	3
Verbal	-	-	-
Quantitative	-	-	-
Analytical Writing	-	-	-

Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of South Dakota School of Law is July 1, 2026 (Final Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of South Dakota School of Law' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to University of South Dakota School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.

Timeline
Application Requirements


Final Deadline	2026-07-01
Admission Contact
Phone	605-658-3505
Email	law@usd.edu
General Admission Information	https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions
Application Requirements	https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions


CAS Report	Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC. Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Transcripts
LSAT Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years GRE may be not accepted.
Two Letters Of Recommendation	Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general May require right of access to recommendations.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.

Data Source: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions

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