University of South Dakota School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 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. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $45,874.
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 | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
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 6.12% over the past 5 years from $34,238 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 $36,778, which is $445 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $11,620 | $5,716 | $30,966 | $5,716 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $11,736 | $5,058 | $31,276 | $5,058 | ▼-0.95% |
| 2022-2023 | $11,736 | $5,057 | $31,276 | $5,057 | ▲0.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $11,736 | $5,057 | $31,276 | $5,057 | ▲0.00% |
| 2024-2025 | $11,736 | $5,057 | $31,276 | $5,057 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of South Dakota School of Law is $33,597 for South Dakota residents and $53,137 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 $49,712.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $33,597 | $53,137 |
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $5,057 | $5,057 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $16,804 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $18,650 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $11,258 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $30,172 | $49,712 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $3,425 | |
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