University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

76.16% University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of South Dakota School of Law is 76.16% for the academic year 2023-2024. 302 students applied and 230 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 80 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 34.78%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of South Dakota School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 42%.
You can compare University of South Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 70% and 80%
University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of South Dakota School of Law76.16%34.78%80244
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
University of South Dakota School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of South Dakota School of Law is 151 and GPA is 3.56 over 80 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of South Dakota School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
You can compare University of South Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 155 and the 25th percentile is 148. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.72 and the 25th percentile is 3.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of South Dakota School of Law1513.56
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
University of South Dakota School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019147150153
2020147152154
2021146149155
2022148150153
2023148151155
2024148151154
University of South Dakota School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.013.273.65
20203.153.443.78
20213.223.563.75
20223.063.443.74
202333.393.72
20243.183.563.72
University of South Dakota School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of South Dakota School of Law is July 1, 2024 (Final Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of South Dakota School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of South Dakota School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2023-09-01
Final Deadline2024-07-01
Admission Contact
Phone605-658-3505
Emaillaw@usd.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/knudson-school-of-law/Law-Admissions
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Transcripts
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Two Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.