University of San Diego School of Law

2024 Tuition $62,981LSAT 161GPA 3.80

Private - San Diego, California

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of San Diego School of Law's tuition & fees is $62,981. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $95,401.

University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$62,981
Books & Supplies Costs$2,093
Room & Board$25,478
Other Expenses$4,849
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$65,175
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of San Diego School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, University of San Diego School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in California, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $61,050.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of San Diego School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
University of San Diego School of Law$62,981
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
California Law Schools
Public Schools$67,397$67,397
Private Schools$58,934
LocationTuition & Fees
University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,981
Baylor Law SchoolWaco, TX$64,650
Pepperdine University School of LawMalibu, CA$68,046
Loyola University Chicago School of LawChicago, IL$56,450
Washington College of LawWashington, DC$65,556
Columbus School of LawWashington, DC$58,436

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of San Diego School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $51,106.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $80,945.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$51,106
Books & Supplies Costs$1,938
Room & Board$23,581
Other Expenses$4,320

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate is 33.61%. A total of 3,579 applicants applied to and 1,203 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 249 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 20.70%.
The next table compares University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,8751,16724840.59%21.25%
2020-20212,9281,14324639.04%21.52%
2021-20223,5881,11324931.02%22.37%
2022-20233,4481,18925134.48%21.11%
2018-20193,5111,24323735.40%19.07%
2017-20183,2601,31623840.37%18.09%
2016-20173,1041,23118739.66%15.19%
2015-20163,2871,33126140.49%19.61%
2023-20243,5791,20324933.61%20.70%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of San Diego School of Law33.61%20.70%249
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
California Law Schools33.21%26.76%213
Public Schools21.96%28.48%265
Private Schools37.53%26.10%192

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of San Diego School of Law's LSAT score is 161%. The 75th percentile score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 161 and 162 for part-time students.
The 2024 University of San Diego School of Law's GPA score is 3.8%. The 75th percentile score is 3.89 and the 25th percentile is 3.52. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.81 and 3.7 for part-time students.
The next table compares University of San Diego School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 161161159 159159157 155155153
2020-2021 161161162 159159159 155155157
2021-2022 163163162 161161159 157157155
2022-2023 163163167 161161160 157157157
2018-2019 161161161 159159158 156156154
2017-2018 160-1-1 158-1-1 154-1-1
2016-2017 160160160 158158155 154155152
2015-2016 161-1-1 159-1-1 156-1-1
2023-2024 163163165 161161162 157157159
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.683.693.59 3.573.593.25 3.293.33.12
2020-2021 3.753.753.82 3.653.643.69 3.333.333.12
2021-2022 3.813.813.77 3.73.73.36 3.393.412.91
2022-2023 3.863.863.76 3.743.743.43 3.453.473.01
2018-2019 3.693.693.49 3.533.553.32 3.233.242.99
2017-2018 3.67-1-1 3.51-1-1 3.24-1-1
2016-2017 3.673.673.6 3.513.513.41 3.173.222.97
2015-2016 3.63-1-1 3.52-1-1 3.19-1-1
2023-2024 3.893.93.78 3.83.813.7 3.523.523.37
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of San Diego School of Law1613.80
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
California Law Schools1613.63
Public Schools1663.76
Private Schools1593.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 226 students out of 223 total graduates from University of San Diego School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 178 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 78.76%.
The next table compares University of San Diego School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020192173 13276.31% 3314
2020-2021234221 19085.97% 3623
2021-2022222225 18481.78% 2326
2022-2023245245 18776.33% 1717
2018-2019201190 14777.36% 219
2017-2018213196 14272.45% 2810
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024223226 17878.76% 811
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of San Diego School of Law78.76%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
California Law Schools76%
Public Schools84%
Private Schools72%