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Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in South Dakota

3 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

3
Colleges
228
Graduates/yr
2
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree

Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicDoctoral
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
174
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
48
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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3
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
6
Graduates/yr
$15,390
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$15,938
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in South Dakota

South Dakota has 3 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 228 graduates annually. Of these, 2 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Dakota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.