University of South Dakota School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law is $16,793 for South Dakota residents and $36,333 for out-of-state students according to the University of South Dakota School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,432 for state residents and $12,942 for out-out-state students at University of South Dakota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,118 for state residents and $12,768 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 180.74% higher than undergraduate tuition and 184.56% higher than graduate tuition at University of South Dakota.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of South Dakota School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare University of South Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota School of Law | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of South Dakota School of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 9.58% over the past 6 years from $33,156 to $36,333.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $36,333 without increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $37,029, which is $696 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $14,428 | $33,156 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $14,892 | $34,238 | ▲3.26% |
| 2020-2021 | $14,892 | $34,238 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $15,024 | $34,564 | ▲0.95% |
| 2022-2023 | $16,793 | $36,333 | ▲5.12% |
| 2023-2024 | $16,793 | $36,333 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of South Dakota School of Law is $28,895 for South Dakota residents and $48,435 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $43,435. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of South Dakota School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $28,895 | $48,435 |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,793 | $36,333 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $12,102 | |
| Books | - | |
| Other Expenses | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $23,895 | $43,435 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $5,000 | |
Data Source: University of South Dakota School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 63.18% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,000 at University of South Dakota School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of South Dakota School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota School of Law | 63.18% | $5,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 220 enrolled students, 139 students 63.18% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.63% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 22.30% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $10,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $570.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 169 | 202 | 214 | 226 | 220 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 79 | 57 | 97 | 117 | 139 |
| Percent Received | 46.75% | 28.22% | 45.33% | 51.77% | 63.18% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $1,057 | $4,500 | $753 | $610 | $570 |
| 50th Percentile | $3,500 | $15,000 | $6,987 | $5,111 | $5,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $10,000 | $16,000 | $15,000 | $8,950 | $10,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 69.06% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.30% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 8.63% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 12 out of total 244 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 79 | 57 | 97 | 117 | 139 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 72.15% | 35.09% | 57.73% | 72.65% | 69.06% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 11.39% | 59.65% | 37.11% | 23.08% | 22.30% |
| Full Tuition | 16.46% | 5.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.15% | 4.27% | 6.47% |
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