University of Arkansas School of Law

2024 Tuition $17,900/$39,733LSAT 156GPA 3.71LL.M. Tuition $38,924

Public - Fayetteville, Arkansas

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Arkansas School of Law's tuition & fees is $17,900 for Arkansas residents and $39,733 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $38,924. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.

University of Arkansas School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Arkansas Residents Tuition & Fees$17,900
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,733
2024-2025 Estimates*
Arkansas Residents Tuition & Fees$18,700
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$41,369
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Arkansas School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Arkansas School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Arkansas, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $36,202.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Arkansas 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 Arkansas School of Law$17,900$39,733
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Arkansas Law Schools
Public Schools$36,202$36,202
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Arkansas School of LawFayetteville, AR$17,900$39,733
University of South Carolina School of LawColumbia, SC$23,722$41,500
University of Maine School of LawPortland, ME$26,940$40,640
University of Oregon School of LawEugene, OR$48,516$60,414
William S. Richardson School of LawHonolulu, HI$23,164$46,588
University at Buffalo Law SchoolBuffalo, NY$28,710$33,550

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Arkansas School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $17,498 for Arkansas residents and $38,924 for out-of-state students.
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 $36,142 for Arkansas residents and $57,568 for out-of-state students.
2022-2023 Rate
Arkansas Residents Tuition & Fees$17,498
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$38,924
Books & Supplies Costs$1,100
Room & Board$14,606
Other Expenses$2,938

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Arkansas School of Law's acceptance rate is 42.57%. A total of 787 applicants applied to and 335 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 128 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 38.21%.
The next table compares University of Arkansas School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202062934011354.05%33.24%
2020-202160833113054.44%39.27%
2021-202274335513047.78%36.62%
2022-202377031712041.17%37.85%
2018-201966337012655.81%34.05%
2017-201861233611954.90%35.42%
2016-201763234311654.27%33.82%
2015-201652134912166.99%34.67%
2023-202478733512842.57%38.21%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Arkansas School of Law42.57%38.21%128
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Arkansas Law Schools50.78%39.23%130
Public Schools50.78%39.23%130
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Arkansas School of Law's LSAT score is 156%. The 75th percentile score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 153.
The 2024 University of Arkansas School of Law's GPA score is 3.71%. The 75th percentile score is 3.85 and the 25th percentile is 3.45.
The next table compares University of Arkansas School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 158 156 153
2020-2021 159 155 152
2021-2022 159 156 152
2022-2023 158 156 153
2018-2019 157 154 151
2017-2018 157 154 151
2016-2017 157 154 151
2015-2016 159 154 151
2023-2024 159 156 153
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.69 3.5 3.15
2020-2021 3.83 3.61 3.31
2021-2022 3.8 3.59 3.22
2022-2023 3.87 3.6 3.34
2018-2019 3.74 3.46 3.17
2017-2018 3.72 3.53 3.19
2016-2017 3.71 3.47 3.19
2015-2016 3.66 3.37 3.06
2023-2024 3.85 3.71 3.45
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Arkansas School of Law1563.71
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Arkansas Law Schools1543.55
Public Schools1543.55
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 126 students out of 113 total graduates from University of Arkansas School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 19graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 104 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 82.54%.
The next table compares University of Arkansas 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
2019-20209892 7278.26% 71
2020-202110799 8383.84% 135
2021-2022105107 8579.44% 1517
2022-202311294 7781.91% 257
2018-2019119102 8684.31% 17-1
2017-201810094 7175.53% 103
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024113126 10482.54% 619
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Arkansas School of Law82.54%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Arkansas Law Schools79%
Public Schools79%
Private Schools0%