University of San Diego School of Law

San Diego, CA Private ABA Accredited

USD Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1954, University of San Diego School of Law, also known as USD Law, is a private law school located in San Diego, California. Last year, 251 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 942. With 157 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 37.10% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 20.86% at University of San Diego School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 161 and the average GPA is 3.80. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 78.76%. For the 228 graduates in 2024, 200 students got full-time jobs and 12 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University of San Diego School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 University of San Diego School of Law tuition & fee is $65,191 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 3.39% compared to last year from $63,052 to $65,191.
87.31% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $32,000 at University of San Diego School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 49.09% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2025 Tuition & fees$65,191
2024 Tuition & fees$63,052
Average Grant Amount$32,000
Grant Received87.31%

University of San Diego School of Law Directory Information

University of San Diego School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is June 1, 2023. There is no application fee and free for applying.