Cost Breakdown
University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Cost
Vermillion, South Dakota|University of South Dakota
Regional
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$34,000/year
In-state: $18,500/year
3-Year Total
$150,000
Tuition + living expenses
Avg. Debt
$116,000
At graduation
Receive Aid
62%
of students
Tuition Breakdown
- In-State Tuition
- $18,500/year
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,000/year
- Cost of Living
- Low
- Estimated 3-Year Total
- $150,000
Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 62%
- Median Grant
- $13,500/year
- Average Debt at Graduation
- $116,000
South Dakota Law offers tuition scholarships to attract students, with many receiving partial to significant tuition reductions. In-state rates are a strong value.
Compared to National Averages
The average total cost of law school nationally is approximately $180,000 over three years, including tuition and living expenses.
National Average
$180,000
3-year total
South Dakota Law
$150,000
3-year total
Difference
-$30,000
below average