University of South Carolina School of Law Class Profiles by Year

South Carolina Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows South Carolina 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 Carolina School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $48,472
($24,208)
154 3.3 58.56% 27.20% 623 -
2016-17 $51,050
($25,994)
▲5.32%
154 3.47
▲0.17
57.74%
▼-0.81%
28.75%
▲1.55%
620
▼-3
-
2017-18 $51,150
($26,958)
▲0.20%
154 3.38
▼-0.09
46.62%
▼-11.12%
33.55%
▲4.80%
615
▼-5
78.41%
2018-19 $53,002
($28,108)
▲3.62%
155
▲1
3.41
▲0.03
49.76%
▲3.14%
28.67%
▼-4.88%
620
▲5
76.84%
▼-1.57%
2019-20 $53,980
($22,972)
▲1.85%
155 3.43
▲0.02
51.67%
▲1.91%
30.65%
▲1.97%
633
▲13
80.93%
▲4.09%
2020-21 $54,080
($23,072)
▲0.19%
156
▲1
3.5
▲0.07
47.30%
▼-4.37%
32.56%
▲1.92%
635
▲2
83.33%
▲2.40%
2021-22 $54,080
($22,322)
158
▲2
3.53
▲0.03
38.26%
▼-9.04%
31.74%
▼-0.83%
633
▼-2
82%
▼-1.33%
2022-23 $40,100
($22,322)
▼-25.85%
159
▲1
3.61
▲0.08
37.63%
▼-0.63%
31.21%
▼-0.52%
629
▼-4
76.88%
▼-5.12%
2023-24 $41,500
($23,722)
▲3.49%
160
▲1
3.7
▲0.09
34.00%
▼-3.62%
31.15%
▼-0.06%
613
▼-16
81.6%
▲4.72%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at University of South Carolina School of Law is 160. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 6 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of South Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
South Carolina Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 152 154 157
2017 151
▼-1
154 157
2018 152
▲1
154 156
▼-1
2019 153
▲1
155
▲1
157
▲1
2020 153 155 158
▲1
2021 153 156
▲1
158
2022 156
▲3
158
▲2
160
▲2
2023 156 159
▲1
161
▲1
2024 156 160
▲1
162
▲1

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at University of South Carolina School of Law is 3.70. The GPA is 0.17 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of South Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
South Carolina Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3 3.3 3.56
2017 3.17
▲0.17
3.47
▲0.17
3.64
▲0.08
2018 3.08
▼-0.09
3.38
▼-0.09
3.59
▼-0.05
2019 3.19
▲0.11
3.41
▲0.03
3.65
▲0.06
2020 3.23
▲0.04
3.43
▲0.02
3.67
▲0.02
2021 3.33
▲0.10
3.5
▲0.07
3.7
▲0.03
2022 3.28
▼-0.05
3.53
▲0.03
3.72
▲0.02
2023 3.35
▲0.07
3.61
▲0.08
3.83
▲0.11
2024 3.45
▲0.10
3.7
▲0.09
3.84
▲0.01

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at University of South Carolina School of Law is 34.00%. The acceptance rate is 4.259 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 24.558 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of South Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
South Carolina Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 1,262 739 201 58.56% 27.20%
2017 1,259
▼-3
727
▼-12
209
▲8
57.74%
▼-0.81%
28.75%
▲1.55%
2018 1,317
▲58
614
▼-113
206
▼-3
46.62%
▼-11.12%
33.55%
▲4.80%
2019 1,451
▲134
722
▲108
207
▲1
49.76%
▲3.14%
28.67%
▼-4.88%
2020 1,320
▼-131
682
▼-40
209
▲2
51.67%
▲1.91%
30.65%
▲1.97%
2021 1,370
▲50
648
▼-34
211
▲2
47.30%
▼-4.37%
32.56%
▲1.92%
2022 1,746
▲376
668
▲20
212
▲1
38.26%
▼-9.04%
31.74%
▼-0.83%
2023 1,754
▲8
660
▼-8
206
▼-6
37.63%
▼-0.63%
31.21%
▼-0.52%
2024 1,888
▲134
642
▼-18
200
▼-6
34.00%
▼-3.62%
31.15%
▼-0.06%

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The South Carolina Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $23,722 for in-state and $41,500 for out-of-state students, which is $1,400 (3.49%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $6,972 (14.38%) lower.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of South Carolina School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
South Carolina Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2016$24,208$48,472
2017$25,994▲7.38%$51,050▲5.32%
2018$26,958▲3.71%$51,150▲0.20%
2019$28,108▲4.27%$53,002▲3.62%
2020$22,972▼-18.27%$53,980▲1.85%
2021$23,072▲0.44%$54,080▲0.19%
2022$22,322▼-3.25%$54,080
2023$22,322$40,100▼-25.85%
2024$23,722▲6.27%$41,500▲3.49%

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 613 students enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 601 students joined in J.D. program and 12 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of South Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
South Carolina Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 623 0 623
2017 620
▼-3
0 620
▼-3
2018 615
▼-5
0 615
▼-5
2019 620
▲5
0 620
▲5
2020 633
▲13
0 633
▲13
2021 635
▲2
0 635
▲2
2022 633
▼-2
0 633
▼-2
2023 629
▼-4
0 629
▼-4
2024 601
▼-28
12
▲12
613
▼-16

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of University of South Carolina School of Law is 82%. 212 graduates took the exam first-time and 173 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of South Carolina School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
South Carolina Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 189 24 10 176 138 78.41%
2019 206
▲17
20
▼-4
16
▲6
203
▲27
156
▲18
76.84%
▼-1.57%
2020 196
▼-10
16
▼-4
14
▼-2
194
▼-9
157
▲1
80.93%
▲4.09%
2021 200
▲4
22
▲6
9
▼-5
186
▼-8
155
▼-2
83.33%
▲2.4%
2022 207
▲7
25
▲3
20
▲11
200
▲14
164
▲9
82.00%
▼-1.33%
2023 202
▼-5
21
▼-4
18
▼-2
199
▼-1
153
▼-11
76.88%
▼-5.12%
2024 209
▲7
16
▼-5
20
▲2
212
▲13
173
▲20
81.60%
▲4.72%