2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
University of San Diego School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $62,981 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
3.48% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $32,420. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of San Diego School of Law is $95,401.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of San Diego School of Law.
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University of San Diego School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$60,861 | $62,981
3.48% |
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| Living Costs |
$29,839 |
$32,420
8.65% |
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| Room & Board | $23,581 | $25,478 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,938 | $2,093 |
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| Personal Expenses | $4,320 | $4,849 |
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| COA | $90,700 | $95,401
5.18% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $28,130 | $33,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $62,570 | $62,401 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.8 and the average LSAT score is 161 for 2024 University of San Diego School of Law admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 253 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students including both full-time and part-time status. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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University of San Diego School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.52 | 3.8 | 3.89 |
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| Full-Time | 3.52 | 3.81 | 3.9 |
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| Part-Time | 3.37 | 3.7 | 3.78 |
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| LSAT Scores | 157 | 161 | 163 |
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| Full-Time | 157 | 161 | 163 |
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| Part-Time | 159 | 162 | 165 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 3,579 students have applied to University of San Diego School of Law and 1,203 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 249 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 33.61% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.70% at University of San Diego School of Law. With 8 pre-admitted students, total 257 first-year students enrolled in University of San Diego School of Law.
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University of San Diego School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 3,579 |
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| Admitted | 1,203 |
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| Enrolled | 249 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 33.61% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.70% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 8 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 257
78 men, 177 women, 2 Other
245 full-time, 12 part-time |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 245 students took the bar exam first time at University of San Diego School of Law. Among them, 187 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 76.33%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 72.49%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of San Diego School of Law.
In 2023, 228 students graduated from University of San Diego School of Law. Of them, 166 graduates employed where bar passage required and 23 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 200 graduates employed as full-time and 12 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of San Diego School of Law employement summary page.
University of San Diego School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 245 |
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| First-time Takers | 245
17 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 16 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 187 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 76.33% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 72.49% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of San Diego School of Law, 89.86% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $33,000. 6.13% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 106.88% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of San Diego School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Full-time |
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| Number Received | 638 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 100.16% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 105.33% |
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| Full Tuition | 3.45% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 2.98% |
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| Part-time |
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| Number Received | 31 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 103.23% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 138.71% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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