University of South Carolina School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of South Carolina School of Law reported a median LSAT of 162, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.67, and a 29.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.2%, and 93.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 162
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.67
- Acceptance rate 29.9%
- First-time bar passage 83.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.7%
- Resident tuition $20,322
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.35 | — | 86.6% | $21,026 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.32 | — | 82.9% | $21,688 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.27 | — | 81.0% | $22,360 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.23 | — | 84.7% | $23,074 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.30 | — | 78.8% | $24,208 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.47 | — | 81.0% | $25,994 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.38 | 46.6% | — | $28,858 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.41 | 49.8% | 76.8% | $29,608 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.43 | 51.7% | 78.2% | $19,306 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.50 | 47.3% | 80.9% | $19,306 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.53 | 38.3% | 83.3% | $19,306 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3.61 | 37.6% | 82.0% | $18,556 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.70 | 34.0% | 76.9% | $18,556 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3.74 | 29.5% | 81.6% | $20,322 |
| 2025 | 162 | 3.67 | 29.9% | 83.2% | $20,322 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 84.7% to 78.8% (-5.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–164, with a median of 162.
- Resident tuition moved from $21,026 in 2011 to $20,322 in 2025 (-3%).
- Of 190 graduates, 93.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 14.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.4 points above the state average.
Region
South Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
American University School of Law · Case Western Reserve University School of Law · University of Connecticut School of Law · University of Kansas School of Law · Michigan State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of South Carolina School of Law?
University of South Carolina School of Law's median LSAT is 162. The middle 50% scored 160–164.
What is University of South Carolina School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.7% within two years.
How much does University of South Carolina School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $20,322 per year, $38,100 non-resident. Median grant: $12,562.
What are University of South Carolina School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 14.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of South Carolina School of Law?
University of South Carolina School of Law admitted 29.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.