USD Law
LSAT Median
152
149–156 range
GPA Median
3.47
3.16–3.81 range
Acceptance Rate
62.62%
Program avg: 28.1%
Class Size
85
Public
Admitted Student Profiles
LSAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
3-year data (2023–2025)
Dashed line = projection based on 3-year trend (R² 0.75, low confidence). Actual results may vary.
| Year | LSAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size | Employ % | Bar Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 3.56 | 76.16% | 302 | 80 | 100% | 72.15% |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.55 | 65.57% | 366 | 83 | 94.67% | 67.27% |
| 2025 | 152 | 3.47 | 62.62% | 404 | 85 | — | 72.6% |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$12,076
$25,089 below program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$32,184
Outcomes
Employment Rate
94.67%
Bar Passage Rate
72.6%
BigLaw Placement
1.33%
Employment Outcomes
BigLaw (501+)
1.33%
Federal Clerkship
9.33%
Employment Rate
94.67%
Bar Passage
First-Time Pass Rate
72.6%
Ultimate Pass Rate
92.31%
Scholarships & Grants
Median Grant
$5,000
Students Receiving Grants
55%
School Info
Type
Public
Application Fee
$35
Application Deadline
July 1
1L Attrition Rate
6%
Student Body
Total Enrollment
252
Minority Students
14.29%
Data source: ABA 509 Disclosure 2025 (2025). Statistics reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
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