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School of Law
Tuition and fees are charged according to the policies of the SD Board of Regents.
| Tuition Schedule - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Resident | $5,810.00 |
| Non-Resident | $15,483.00 |
| Non-Resident - with LSAT score at or above 155 | $5,810.00 |
| S.D. National Guard (Army) Resident and Non-Resident* | $3,284.00 |
| Graduate Assistant- Resident (15 Credits) | $3,078.75 |
| Graduate Assistant- Non-resident (15 Credits) | $3,660.75 |
| Minnesota Reciprocity - Fall 2020/Spring 2021 | TBD |
| Minnesota - Summer 2020 | $9,942.00 |
| *South Dakota National Guard members may be eligible for a reduction equal to 50 percent of the resident state-support tuition rate. Limited to 32 credit hours. | |