University of South Dakota School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

    The following table shows Knudson 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 South Dakota School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $30,079
    ($13,775)    		 147 3.36 64.17% 35.83% 460 -
    2016-17 $31,426
    ($14,414)
    		 148
    		 3.37
    		 59.64%
    		 25.87%
    		 214
    		 -
    2017-18 $28,789
    ($10,803)
    		 147
    		 3.48
    		 69.26%
    		 29.95%
    		 199
    		 51.85%
    2018-19 $28,933
    ($10,857)
    		 150
    		 3.27
    		 64.81%
    		 40.00%
    		 186
    		 46%
    2019-20 $33,156
    ($14,428)
    		 152
    		 3.44
    		 64.40%
    		 42.21%
    		 204
    		 76.6%
    2020-21 $34,238
    ($14,892)
    		 149
    		 3.56
    		 64.00%
    		 40.63%
    		 215
    		 75.51%
    2021-22 $36,334
    ($16,794)
    		 150
    		 3.44
    		 68.98%
    		 37.80%
    		 226
    		 72.58%
    2022-23 $36,333
    ($16,793)
    		 151
    		 3.39
    		 67.46%
    		 35.96%
    		 221
    		 72.15%
    2023-24 $36,333
    ($16,793)    		 151 3.56
    		 76.16%
    		 34.78%
    		 244
    		 67.27%
    2024-25 $36,333
    ($16,793)    		 152
    		 3.55
    		 65.57%
    		 34.58%
    		 253
    		 67.27%
    2025-26 $37,221
    ($17,113)
    		 152 3.47
    		 62.47%
    		 33.60%
    		 252
    		 72.6%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at University of South Dakota School of Law is 152. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of South Dakota School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Knudson Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 144 147 151
    2017 144 148
    		 152
    2018 144 147
    		 150
    2019 147
    		 150
    		 153
    2020 147 152
    		 154
    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 (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at University of South Dakota School of Law is 3.47. The GPA is 0.09 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.11 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of South Dakota School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Knudson Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.01 3.36 3.67
    2017 3.04
    		 3.37
    		 3.66
    2018 3.25
    		 3.48
    		 3.77
    2019 3.01
    		 3.27
    		 3.65
    2020 3.15
    		 3.44
    		 3.78
    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 (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at University of South Dakota School of Law is 62.47%. The acceptance rate is 13.689 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 1.701 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of South Dakota School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Knudson Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 374 240 86 64.17% 35.83%
    2017 337
    		 201
    		 52
    		 59.64%
    		 25.87%
    2018 270
    		 187
    		 56
    		 69.26%
    		 29.95%
    2019 270 175
    		 70
    		 64.81%
    		 40.00%
    2020 309
    		 199
    		 84
    		 64.40%
    		 42.21%
    2021 250
    		 160
    		 65
    		 64.00%
    		 40.63%
    2022 303
    		 209
    		 79
    		 68.98%
    		 37.80%
    2023 338
    		 228
    		 82
    		 67.46%
    		 35.96%
    2024 302
    		 230
    		 80
    		 76.16%
    		 34.78%
    2025 366
    		 240
    		 83
    		 65.57%
    		 34.58%
    2026 405
    		 253
    		 85
    		 62.47%
    		 33.60%
    University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The Knudson Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $17,814 for in-state and $38,928 for out-of-state students, which is $1,707 (4.59%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $8,849 (29.42%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    Knudson Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$13,775$30,079
    2017$14,414$31,426
    2018$10,803$28,789
    2019$10,857$28,933
    2020$14,428$33,156
    2021$14,892$34,238
    2022$16,794$36,334
    2023$16,793$36,333
    2024$16,793$36,333
    2025$16,793$36,333
    2026$17,113$37,221
    2027$17,814$38,928
    University of South Dakota School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 252 students enrolled in University of South Dakota School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 252 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The Knudson Law's enrollment size reduced by 45.22% since 2016 from 460 to 252 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of South Dakota School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Knudson Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 460 0 460
    2017 214
    		 0 214
    2018 199
    		 0 199
    2019 186
    		 0 186
    2020 204
    		 0 204
    2021 215
    		 0 215
    2022 226
    		 0 226
    2023 221
    		 0 221
    2024 244
    		 0 244
    2025 253
    		 0 253
    2026 252
    		 0 252
    University of South Dakota School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of University of South Dakota School of Law is 73%. 73 graduates took the exam first-time and 53 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of South Dakota School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    Knudson Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 56 12 9 54 28 51.85%
    2019 73
    		 31
    		 7
    		 50
    		 23
    		 46.00%
    2020 49
    		 7
    		 5
    		 47
    		 36
    		 76.60%
    2021 55
    		 9
    		 3
    		 49
    		 37
    		 75.51%
    2022 63
    		 9 8
    		 62
    		 45
    		 72.58%
    2023 82
    		 9 6
    		 79
    		 57
    		 72.15%
    2024 57
    		 6
    		 4
    		 55
    		 37
    		 67.27%
    2025 57 6 4 55 37 67.27%
    2026 83
    		 16
    		 7
    		 73
    		 53
    		 72.60%
    University of South Dakota School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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