2027 Tuition & Fees

The 2026-2027 law school tuition at University of South Carolina School of Law is $24,322 for South Carolina residents and $42,100 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 0.72% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $36,298 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $14,134 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $20,004 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
University of South Carolina School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
202520262027
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-StateSouth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-StateSouth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition & Fees$23,722$41,500$24,022$41,800$24,322$42,100
Law School Living Expenses$25,392$20,004$20,004
Undergraduate Tuition$12,688$36,298---a-a
Graduate Tuition$14,134$30,160---a-a
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.

LSAT Scores & GPA

The 2026 average LSAT score for University of South Carolina School of Law is 162. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, University of South Carolina School of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.67, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
University of South Carolina School of Law 2026 LSAT and GPA
202420252026
LSAT
75th Percentile162163164
50th Percentile160161162
25th Percentile156159160
GPA
75th Percentile3.843.913.86
50th Percentile3.73.743.67
25th Percentile3.453.483.43

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2026 acceptance rate at University of South Carolina School of Law is 29.9% where 2,114 applicants have applied to and 632 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at University of South Carolina School of Law is average compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.0% where 215 students finally enrolled out of 632 admitted students. The yield University of South Carolina School of Law is average compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
University of South Carolina School of Law 2026 Acceptance Rate and Yield
202420252026
Applicants1,8882,0982,114
Admitted642619632
Enrolled200221215
Acceptance Rate34.0%29.5%29.9%
Yield31.2%35.7%34.0%

Law School Enrollment

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 699 law school students have enrolled to University of South Carolina School of Law. 649 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 50 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
221 first-time students have enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law. By gender, 121 male and 100 female first-time students newly enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law. With 6 pre-admitted students, there are 221 first-time law school Students at University of South Carolina School of Law.
Total EnrollmentFirst-time Students
2026 Student Population at University of South Carolina School of Law
202420252026
Total Enrollment613655699
JD Enrollment601628649
Non-JD Enrollment122750
Non-JD Enrollment (Online)--1-
2026 First-year Student Population University of South Carolina School of Law
20252026
Total226221
Men117121
Women109100

Bar Exam Pass Rate

For the first time bar exam takers at University of South Carolina School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 83.25% - 209 students have taken and 174 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than South Carolina average bar exam pass rate (75.81%).
Bar Exam Pass Rate at University of South Carolina School of Law for 2025 Exam Takers
202420252026
Number of Graduates209209200
First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total212212209
New Graduates192192185
Prior Year Graduates191924
Early Exam Takers110
No Exam Takers161615
Exam Passer173173174
Exam Pass Rate81.6%81.6%83.25%
South Carolina Pass Rate77.03%77.03%75.81%

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