University of South Dakota School of Law Class Profiles by Year
Knudson Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
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.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
147 | 3.36 | 64.17% | 35.83% | 460 | - |
| 2016-17 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
148 ▲1 |
3.37 ▲0.01 |
59.64% ▼-4.53% |
25.87% ▼-9.96% |
214 ▼-246 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
147 ▼-1 |
3.48 ▲0.11 |
69.26% ▲9.62% |
29.95% ▲4.08% |
199 ▼-15 |
51.85% |
| 2018-19 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
150 ▲3 |
3.27 ▼-0.21 |
64.81% ▼-4.44% |
40.00% ▲10.05% |
186 ▼-13 |
46% ▼-5.85% |
| 2019-20 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
152 ▲2 |
3.44 ▲0.17 |
64.40% ▼-0.41% |
42.21% ▲2.21% |
204 ▲18 |
76.6% ▲30.60% |
| 2020-21 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
149 ▼-3 |
3.56 ▲0.12 |
64.00% ▼-0.40% |
40.63% ▼-1.59% |
215 ▲11 |
75.51% ▼-1.09% |
| 2021-22 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
150 ▲1 |
3.44 ▼-0.12 |
68.98% ▲4.98% |
37.80% ▼-2.83% |
226 ▲11 |
72.58% ▼-2.93% |
| 2022-23 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
151 ▲1 |
3.39 ▼-0.05 |
67.46% ▼-1.52% |
35.96% ▼-1.83% |
221 ▼-5 |
72.15% ▼-0.43% |
| 2023-24 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
151 | 3.56 ▲0.17 |
76.16% ▲8.70% |
34.78% ▼-1.18% |
244 ▲23 |
67.27% ▼-4.88% |
| 2024-25 | $36,333 ($16,793) |
152 ▲1 |
3.55 ▼-0.01 |
65.57% ▼-10.59% |
34.58% ▼-0.20% |
253 ▲9 |
67.27% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 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 9 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 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 144 | 147 | 151 |
| 2017 | 144 | 148 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
| 2018 | 144 | 147 ▼-1 |
150 ▼-2 |
| 2019 | 147 ▲3 |
150 ▲3 |
153 ▲3 |
| 2020 | 147 | 152 ▲2 |
154 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 146 ▼-1 |
149 ▼-3 |
155 ▲1 |
| 2022 | 148 ▲2 |
150 ▲1 |
153 ▼-2 |
| 2023 | 148 | 151 ▲1 |
155 ▲2 |
| 2024 | 148 | 151 | 154 ▼-1 |
| 2025 | 149 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 ▲1 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 GPA at University of South Dakota School of Law is 3.55. The GPA is 0.16 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.19 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of South Dakota School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.01 | 3.36 | 3.67 |
| 2017 | 3.04 ▲0.03 |
3.37 ▲0.01 |
3.66 ▼-0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.25 ▲0.21 |
3.48 ▲0.11 |
3.77 ▲0.11 |
| 2019 | 3.01 ▼-0.24 |
3.27 ▼-0.21 |
3.65 ▼-0.12 |
| 2020 | 3.15 ▲0.14 |
3.44 ▲0.17 |
3.78 ▲0.13 |
| 2021 | 3.22 ▲0.07 |
3.56 ▲0.12 |
3.75 ▼-0.03 |
| 2022 | 3.06 ▼-0.16 |
3.44 ▼-0.12 |
3.74 ▼-0.01 |
| 2023 | 3 ▼-0.06 |
3.39 ▼-0.05 |
3.72 ▼-0.02 |
| 2024 | 3.18 ▲0.18 |
3.56 ▲0.17 |
3.72 |
| 2025 | 3.15 ▼-0.03 |
3.55 ▼-0.01 |
3.87 ▲0.15 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 acceptance rate at University of South Dakota School of Law is 65.57%. The acceptance rate is 1.886 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 1.399 percents higher.
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 2024.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 374 | 240 | 86 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2017 | 337 ▼-37 |
201 ▼-39 |
52 ▼-34 |
59.64% ▼-4.53% |
25.87% ▼-9.96% |
| 2018 | 270 ▼-67 |
187 ▼-14 |
56 ▲4 |
69.26% ▲9.62% |
29.95% ▲4.08% |
| 2019 | 270 | 175 ▼-12 |
70 ▲14 |
64.81% ▼-4.44% |
40.00% ▲10.05% |
| 2020 | 309 ▲39 |
199 ▲24 |
84 ▲14 |
64.40% ▼-0.41% |
42.21% ▲2.21% |
| 2021 | 250 ▼-59 |
160 ▼-39 |
65 ▼-19 |
64.00% ▼-0.40% |
40.63% ▼-1.59% |
| 2022 | 303 ▲53 |
209 ▲49 |
79 ▲14 |
68.98% ▲4.98% |
37.80% ▼-2.83% |
| 2023 | 338 ▲35 |
228 ▲19 |
82 ▲3 |
67.46% ▼-1.52% |
35.96% ▼-1.83% |
| 2024 | 302 ▼-36 |
230 ▲2 |
80 ▼-2 |
76.16% ▲8.70% |
34.78% ▼-1.18% |
| 2025 | 366 ▲64 |
240 ▲10 |
83 ▲3 |
65.57% ▼-10.59% |
34.58% ▼-0.20% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Knudson Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,793 for in-state and $36,333 for out-of-state students, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is same as.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2017 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2018 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2019 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2020 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2021 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2022 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2023 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2024 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| 2025 | $16,793 | $36,333 |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 253 students enrolled in University of South Dakota School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 253 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Knudson Law's enrollment size reduced by 45.00% since 2016 from 460 to 253 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 2025.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 460 | 0 | 460 |
| 2017 | 214 ▼-246 |
0 | 214 ▼-246 |
| 2018 | 199 ▼-15 |
0 | 199 ▼-15 |
| 2019 | 186 ▼-13 |
0 | 186 ▼-13 |
| 2020 | 204 ▲18 |
0 | 204 ▲18 |
| 2021 | 215 ▲11 |
0 | 215 ▲11 |
| 2022 | 226 ▲11 |
0 | 226 ▲11 |
| 2023 | 221 ▼-5 |
0 | 221 ▼-5 |
| 2024 | 244 ▲23 |
0 | 244 ▲23 |
| 2025 | 253 ▲9 |
0 | 253 ▲9 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024
The 2024 bar exam pass rate of University of South Dakota School of Law is 67%. 55 graduates took the exam first-time and 37 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 2024.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 56 | 12 | 9 | 54 | 28 | 51.85% |
| 2019 | 73 ▲17 |
31 ▲19 |
7 ▼-2 |
50 ▼-4 |
23 ▼-5 |
46.00% ▼-5.85% |
| 2020 | 49 ▼-24 |
7 ▼-24 |
5 ▼-2 |
47 ▼-3 |
36 ▲13 |
76.60% ▲30.6% |
| 2021 | 55 ▲6 |
9 ▲2 |
3 ▼-2 |
49 ▲2 |
37 ▲1 |
75.51% ▼-1.09% |
| 2022 | 63 ▲8 |
9 | 8 ▲5 |
62 ▲13 |
45 ▲8 |
72.58% ▼-2.93% |
| 2023 | 82 ▲19 |
9 | 6 ▼-2 |
79 ▲17 |
57 ▲12 |
72.15% ▼-0.42999999999999% |
| 2024 | 57 ▼-25 |
6 ▼-3 |
4 ▼-2 |
55 ▼-24 |
37 ▼-20 |
67.27% ▼-4.88% |
| 2025 | 57 | 6 | 4 | 55 | 37 | 67.27% |
Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission