2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
University of South Carolina School of Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $24,322 for South Carolina residents and $42,100 for others. The law school tuition is increased by 0.72% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $26,316. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of South Carolina School of Law is $68,416.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of South Carolina School of Law.
University of South Carolina School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
| 2026 | 2027 |
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| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$24,022 | $41,800 |
$24,322
1.25% | $42,100
0.72% |
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| Living Costs | $25,392 | $26,316
3.64% |
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| COA | $49,414 | $67,192 |
$50,638
2.48% | $68,416
1.82% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $12,562 | $17,414** |
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| COA after receiving aid | $36,852 | $55,554 | $51,002 | $51,002 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.67 and the average LSAT score is 162 for 2027 University of South Carolina School of Law admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 214 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 218 students.
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University of South Carolina School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.43 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
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| LSAT Scores | 160 | 162 | 164 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 2,114 students have applied to University of South Carolina School of Law and 632 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 215 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 29.90% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.02% at University of South Carolina School of Law. With 6 pre-admitted students, total 221 first-year students enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law.
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University of South Carolina School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Acceptance Rate | 29.90% |
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| Applicants | 2,114 |
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| Admitted | 632 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.02% |
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| Enrolled | 215 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 6 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 221 |
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| Male | 121 |
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| Female | 100 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of South Carolina School of Law, 89.97% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $17,414. 4.25% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 28.32% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of South Carolina School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 565 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 67.43% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 28.32% |
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| Full Tuition | 1.24% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 3.01% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
University of South Carolina School of Law enrolled 227 first-year students in total. Among them, 92.95% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 176 White, 6 Asian, 7 Black or African American, 12 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 118 male and 93 female students enrolled at University of South Carolina School of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 77.53%, followed by Unknown with 7.05%.
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University of South Carolina School of Law First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 6 (2.64%) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Black or African American | 7 (3.08%) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 12 (5.29%) | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 10 (4.41%) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 176 (77.53%) | 100 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
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| Unknown | 16 (7.05%) | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 199 students took the bar exam first time at University of South Carolina School of Law. Among them, 153 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 76.88%. For reference, the average pass rate at South Carolina law schools is 75.74%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of South Carolina School of Law.
In 2025, 214 students graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law. Of them, 179 graduates employed where bar passage required and 17 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 197 graduates employed as full-time and 2 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of South Carolina School of Law employement summary page.
University of South Carolina School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 202 |
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| First-time Takers | 199
16 from prior year, 2 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 21 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 153 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 76.88% |
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| Average Pass Rate at South Carolina Law Schools | 75.74% |
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