University of Arkansas School of Law

Founded in 1924, University of Arkansas School of Law, also known as Arkansas Law, is located in Fayetteville, AR. University of Arkansas School of Law' tuition & fees is $17,900 for Arkansas residents and $39,733 for out-of-state students in the academic year 2023-2024. 76.69% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of the aid is $9,000. That could cover 22.65% of full tuition & fees.
The acceptance rate is 42.57% and total of 128 first-year students enrolled in the law school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.71 and the average LSAT score is 156. For first-time exam takers, its bar exam pass rate is 82.54%.

2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,900 for Arkansas residents and $39,733 for others. The 2024 tuition was increased by 4.12% from last year.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other law school costs for University of Arkansas School of Law.
University of Arkansas School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024% Changed
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-StateArkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $17,134$38,162 $17,900$39,733 4.12%
Grants / Scholarships$9,000$9,000
COA after receiving aid$26,312$30,733

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Arkansas School of Law, 76.69% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $9,000. 3.18% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 45.23% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Average Grant Amount$9,000
Number Received283
Half or Less than Tuition146 (51.59%)
Half to Full Tuition128 (45.23%)
Full Tuition0 (0.00%)
More than Full Tuition9 (3.18%)

GPA and LSAT Scores

The average GPA of University of Arkansas School of Law is 3.71 and the average LSAT score is 156. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 128 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 130 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
University of Arkansas School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.453.713.85
LSAT Scores153156159

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 787 students have applied to University of Arkansas School of Law and 335 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 128 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 42.57% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 38.21% at University of Arkansas School of Law. With 2 pre-admitted students, total 130 first-year students enrolled in University of Arkansas School of Law.
University of Arkansas School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants787
Admitted335
Enrolled128
Acceptance Rate42.57%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)38.21%
Pre-Admitted2
Total Number of First-Year Students130
52 men, 78 women
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 94 students took the bar exam first time at University of Arkansas School of Law. Among them, 77 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 81.91%. For reference, the average pass rate at Arkansas law schools is 73.86%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Arkansas School of Law.
In 2023, 112 students graduated from University of Arkansas School of Law. Of them, 72 graduates employed where bar passage required and 20 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 89 graduates employed as full-time and 8 employed as part-time status.
University of Arkansas School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate112
First-time Takers94
7 from prior year
No Exam Takers12
First-time Bar Exam Passer77
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate81.91%
Average Pass Rate at Arkansas Law Schools73.86%

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