Public Law Schools
This page compares Public Law Schools.
Public Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of Public Law Schools are $26,451 for state residents and $38,923 for out-of-state students for academic year 2019-2020. The average GPA of the schools is 3 and the average LAST score is 156. The average acceptance rate is 43.82%.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $63,700 and has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,144.
- University of Michigan Law School has the highest LSAT score of 169 and University of Puerto Rico School of Law has the lowest score of 142.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.89 and Southern University Law Center has the lowest GPA of 2.83.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 15.33% and Salmon P. Chase College of Law has the lowest rate of 67.90%.
- Rutgers Law School - Camden campus has the most enrolled first-year students of 398 and David A. Clarke School of Law has the least enrolled students of 61.
Public Law Schools
The University of Alabama School of Law
The University of Alabama School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL founded in 1872. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,610 for Alabama and $41,870 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.88 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance ratio of The University of Alabama School of Law is 31.06% where 474 were admitted out of 1,526 applicants.
James E. Rogers College of Law
James E. Rogers College of Law (part of University of Arizona) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tucson, AZ founded in 1915. The 2020 tuition & fees are $25,828 for Arizona and $30,328 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.7 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of James E. Rogers College of Law is 25.51% where 415 were admitted out of 1,627 applicants.
William H. Bowen School of Law
William H. Bowen School of Law (part of University of Arkansas at Little Rock) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Little Rock, AR founded in 1975. The 2020 tuition & fees are $13,125 for Arkansas and $25,880 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.3 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance ratio of William H. Bowen School of Law is 52.85% where 408 were admitted out of 772 applicants.
University of Arkansas School of Law
University of Arkansas School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Fayetteville, AR founded in 1924. The 2020 tuition & fees are $16,188 for Arkansas and $36,250 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance ratio of University of Arkansas School of Law is 55.81% where 370 were admitted out of 663 applicants.
Hastings College of the Law
Hastings College of the Law (part of University of California-Hastings College of Law) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in San Francisco, CA founded in 1878. The 2020 tuition & fees are $49,010 for California and $55,010 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.44 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of Hastings College of the Law is 44.90% where 1,452 were admitted out of 3,234 applicants.
Berkeley School of Law
Berkeley School of Law (part of University of California-Berkeley) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Berkeley, CA founded in 1894. The 2020 tuition & fees are $49,295 for California and $53,246 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.8 and the average LSAT score is 168. The acceptance ratio of Berkeley School of Law is 19.69% where 1,185 were admitted out of 6,019 applicants.
Davis School of Law
Davis School of Law (part of University of California-Davis) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Davis, CA founded in 1965. The 2020 tuition & fees are $47,752 for California and $57,003 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.63 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of Davis School of Law is 34.60% where 1,100 were admitted out of 3,179 applicants.
Irvine School of Law
Irvine School of Law (part of University of California-Irvine) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Irvine, CA founded in 2009. The 2020 tuition & fees are $45,099 for California and $51,593 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.57 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of Irvine School of Law is 24.76% where 719 were admitted out of 2,904 applicants.
Los Angeles School of Law
Los Angeles School of Law (part of University of California-Los Angeles) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Los Angeles, CA founded in 1949. The 2020 tuition & fees are $44,701 for California and $51,195 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 168. The acceptance ratio of Los Angeles School of Law is 22.52% where 1,406 were admitted out of 6,243 applicants.
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Boulder, CO founded in 1892. The 2020 tuition & fees are $31,836 for Colorado and $38,622 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.71 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is 33.79% where 1,210 were admitted out of 3,581 applicants.
University of Connecticut School of Law
University of Connecticut School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Storrs, CT founded in 1921. The 2020 tuition & fees are $30,338 for Connecticut and $61,080 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.45 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of University of Connecticut School of Law is 38.74% where 480 were admitted out of 1,239 applicants.
Florida A&M University College of Law
Florida A&M University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tallahassee, FL founded in 2000. The 2020 tuition & fees are $11,080 for Florida and $26,489 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.09 and the average LSAT score is 146. The acceptance ratio of Florida A&M University College of Law is 48.94% where 602 were admitted out of 1,230 applicants.
Florida International University College of Law
Florida International University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Miami, FL founded in 2000. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,660 for Florida and $34,444 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.63 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance ratio of Florida International University College of Law is 33.31% where 590 were admitted out of 1,771 applicants.
Florida State University College of Law
Florida State University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tallahassee, FL founded in 1966. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,694 for Florida and $40,705 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.63 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance ratio of Florida State University College of Law is 35.87% where 557 were admitted out of 1,553 applicants.
Levin College of Law
Levin College of Law (part of University of Florida) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Gainesville, FL founded in 1909. The 2020 tuition & fees are $21,804 for Florida and $38,040 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of Levin College of Law is 27.86% where 708 were admitted out of 2,541 applicants.
Georgia State University College of Law
Georgia State University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA founded in 1982. The 2020 tuition & fees are $12,227 for Georgia and $26,933 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.47 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of Georgia State University College of Law is 24.79% where 477 were admitted out of 1,924 applicants.
University of Georgia School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Athens, GA founded in 1859. The 2020 tuition & fees are $19,708 for Georgia and $38,146 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.67 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of University of Georgia School of Law is 26.85% where 632 were admitted out of 2,354 applicants.
William S. Richardson School of Law
William S. Richardson School of Law (part of University of Hawaii at Manoa) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Honolulu, HI founded in 1968. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,164 for Hawaii and $46,588 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.32 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance ratio of William S. Richardson School of Law is 49.67% where 300 were admitted out of 604 applicants.
University of Idaho College of Law
University of Idaho College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Moscow, ID founded in 1909. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,986 for Idaho and $38,622 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.25 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of University of Idaho College of Law is 63.46% where 297 were admitted out of 468 applicants.
University of Illinois College of Law
University of Illinois College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Champaign, IL founded in 1897. The 2020 tuition & fees are $38,143 for Illinois and $48,143 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.65 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of University of Illinois College of Law is 32.97% where 455 were admitted out of 1,380 applicants.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Dekalb, IL founded in 1975. The 2020 tuition & fees are $40,792 for Illinois and $40,792 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.09 and the average LSAT score is 149. The acceptance ratio of Northern Illinois University College of Law is 53.42% where 406 were admitted out of 760 applicants.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Southern Illinois University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Carbondale, IL founded in 1973. The 2020 tuition & fees are $21,470 for Illinois and $29,675 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.1 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance ratio of Southern Illinois University School of Law is 50.36% where 211 were admitted out of 419 applicants.
Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Robert H. McKinney School of Law (part of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Indianapolis, IN founded in 1895. The 2020 tuition & fees are $22,172 for Indiana and $37,214 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.45 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of Robert H. McKinney School of Law is 59.62% where 570 were admitted out of 956 applicants.
Maurer School of Law
Maurer School of Law (part of Indiana University-Bloomington) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bloomington, IN founded in 1842. The 2020 tuition & fees are $35,589 for Indiana and $55,339 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of Maurer School of Law is 39.10% where 782 were admitted out of 2,000 applicants.
University of Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Iowa City, IA founded in 1865. The 2020 tuition & fees are $27,344 for Iowa and $46,824 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of University of Iowa College of Law is 45.90% where 784 were admitted out of 1,708 applicants.
University of Kansas School of Law
University of Kansas School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lawrence, KS founded in 1893. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,307 for Kansas and $40,029 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.57 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Kansas School of Law is 51.93% where 363 were admitted out of 699 applicants.
Washburn University School of Law
Washburn University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Topeka, KS founded in 1903. The 2020 tuition & fees are $21,532 for Kansas and $33,572 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.35 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of Washburn University School of Law is 57.84% where 273 were admitted out of 472 applicants.
University of Kentucky College of Law
University of Kentucky College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lexington, KY founded in 1908. The 2020 tuition & fees are $24,047 for Kentucky and $48,474 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of University of Kentucky College of Law is 48.03% where 402 were admitted out of 837 applicants.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (part of University of Louisville) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Louisville, KY founded in 1846. The 2020 tuition & fees are $11,140 for Kentucky and $20,608 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.37 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of Louis D. Brandeis School of Law is 65.07% where 447 were admitted out of 687 applicants.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Salmon P. Chase College of Law (part of Northern Kentucky University) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Highland Heights, KY founded in 1893. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,716 for Kentucky and $33,274 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.25 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance ratio of Salmon P. Chase College of Law is 67.90% where 368 were admitted out of 542 applicants.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Paul M. Hebert Law Center (part of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baton Rouge, LA founded in 1906. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,691 for Louisiana and $39,131 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance ratio of Paul M. Hebert Law Center is 61.51% where 553 were admitted out of 899 applicants.
University of Maine School of Law
University of Maine School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Orono, ME founded in 1961. The 2020 tuition & fees are $9,106 for Maine and $26,944 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.47 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance ratio of University of Maine School of Law is 53.31% where 306 were admitted out of 574 applicants.
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baltimore, MD founded in 1925. The 2020 tuition & fees are $31,954 for Maryland and $46,622 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.25 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance ratio of University of Baltimore School of Law is 57.42% where 704 were admitted out of 1,226 applicants.
University of Maryland School of Law
University of Maryland School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baltimore, MD founded in 1823. The 2020 tuition & fees are $33,651 for Maryland and $48,741 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of University of Maryland School of Law is 47.70% where 997 were admitted out of 2,090 applicants.
University of Massachusetts School of Law
University of Massachusetts School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in North Dartmouth, MA founded in 1982. The 2020 tuition & fees are $28,526 for Massachusetts and $37,175 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.19 and the average LSAT score is 148. The acceptance ratio of University of Massachusetts School of Law is 56.91% where 535 were admitted out of 940 applicants.
University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Ann Arbor, MI founded in 1859. The 2020 tuition & fees are $59,672 for Michigan and $62,672 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.77 and the average LSAT score is 169. The acceptance ratio of University of Michigan Law School is 19.60% where 1,117 were admitted out of 5,698 applicants.
Wayne State University Law School
Wayne State University Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Detroit, MI founded in 1927. The 2020 tuition & fees are $32,883 for Michigan and $35,861 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.5 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of Wayne State University Law School is 48.06% where 396 were admitted out of 824 applicants.
University of Minnesota Law School
University of Minnesota Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Minneapolis, MN founded in 1888. The 2020 tuition & fees are $44,921 for Minnesota and $53,609 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance ratio of University of Minnesota Law School is 34.94% where 687 were admitted out of 1,966 applicants.
University of Mississippi School of Law
University of Mississippi School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in University, MS founded in 1854. The 2020 tuition & fees are $16,660 for Mississippi and $36,722 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of University of Mississippi School of Law is 43.02% where 453 were admitted out of 1,053 applicants.
University of Missouri School of Law
University of Missouri School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Columbia, MO founded in 1872. The 2020 tuition & fees are $21,132 for Missouri and $39,045 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.49 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Missouri School of Law is 48.17% where 290 were admitted out of 602 applicants.
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Kansas City, MO founded in 1895. The 2020 tuition & fees are $19,438 for Missouri and $36,958 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law is 47.35% where 295 were admitted out of 623 applicants.
University of Montana School of Law
University of Montana School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Missoula, MT founded in 1911. The 2020 tuition & fees are $12,117 for Montana and $31,376 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.37 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of University of Montana School of Law is 62.22% where 247 were admitted out of 397 applicants.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lincoln, NE founded in 1888. The 2020 tuition & fees are $14,588 for Nebraska and $35,428 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.66 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance ratio of University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is 64.93% where 374 were admitted out of 576 applicants.
William S. Boyd School of Law
William S. Boyd School of Law (part of University of Nevada-Las Vegas) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Las Vegas, NV founded in 1997. The 2020 tuition & fees are $27,090 for Nevada and $38,990 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.66 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of William S. Boyd School of Law is 30.80% where 272 were admitted out of 883 applicants.
University of New Hampshire School of Law
University of New Hampshire School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Concord, NH founded in 1973. The 2020 tuition & fees are $37,405 for New Hampshire and $43,305 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance ratio of University of New Hampshire School of Law is 61.15% where 288 were admitted out of 471 applicants.
Rutgers Law School - Camden campus
Rutgers Law School - Camden campus (part of Rutgers University-Camden) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Camden, NJ founded in 1926. The 2020 tuition & fees are $28,359 for New Jersey and $41,294 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.36 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of Rutgers Law School - Camden campus is 48.80% where 1,237 were admitted out of 2,535 applicants.
University of New Mexico School of Law
University of New Mexico School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Albuquerque, NM founded in 1947. The 2020 tuition & fees are $16,800 for New Mexico and $36,837 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.4 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of University of New Mexico School of Law is 47.86% where 280 were admitted out of 585 applicants.
City University of New York School of Law
City University of New York School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Long Island City, NY founded in 1983. The 2020 tuition & fees are $15,564 for New York and $25,464 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.28 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance ratio of City University of New York School of Law is 38.11% where 612 were admitted out of 1,606 applicants.
University at Buffalo Law School
University at Buffalo Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Buffalo, NY founded in 1887. The 2020 tuition & fees are $28,075 for New York and $32,165 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of University at Buffalo Law School is 57.91% where 483 were admitted out of 834 applicants.
University of North Carolina School of Law
University of North Carolina School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Chapel Hill, NC founded in 1845. The 2020 tuition & fees are $24,171 for North Carolina and $40,802 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.59 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of University of North Carolina School of Law is 46.87% where 643 were admitted out of 1,372 applicants.
North Carolina Central University School of Law
North Carolina Central University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Durham, NC founded in 1940. The 2020 tuition & fees are $16,180 for North Carolina and $38,852 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.26 and the average LSAT score is 146. The acceptance ratio of North Carolina Central University School of Law is 40.88% where 316 were admitted out of 773 applicants.
University of North Dakota School of Law
University of North Dakota School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Grand Forks, ND founded in 1899. The 2020 tuition & fees are $11,744 for North Dakota and $28,900 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.13 and the average LSAT score is 148. The acceptance ratio of University of North Dakota School of Law is 64.00% where 176 were admitted out of 275 applicants.
University of Akron School of Law
University of Akron School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Akron, OH founded in 1921. The 2020 tuition & fees are $24,214 for Ohio and $24,314 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.28 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of University of Akron School of Law is 48.55% where 384 were admitted out of 791 applicants.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
University of Cincinnati College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cincinnati, OH founded in 1833. The 2020 tuition & fees are $24,010 for Ohio and $29,010 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.62 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Cincinnati College of Law is 47.93% where 487 were admitted out of 1,016 applicants.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cleveland, OH founded in 1897. The 2020 tuition & fees are $27,209 for Ohio and $27,309 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 52.62% where 321 were admitted out of 610 applicants.
Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Michael E. Moritz College of Law (part of Ohio State University-Main Campus) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Columbus, OH founded in 1891. The 2020 tuition & fees are $30,849 for Ohio and $45,801 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.75 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of Michael E. Moritz College of Law is 36.09% where 708 were admitted out of 1,962 applicants.
University of Toledo College of Law
University of Toledo College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Toledo, OH founded in 1906. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,905 for Ohio and $31,873 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.44 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance ratio of University of Toledo College of Law is 62.47% where 263 were admitted out of 421 applicants.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
University of Oklahoma College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Norman, OK founded in 1909. The 2020 tuition & fees are $18,401 for Oklahoma and $29,786 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.6 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Oklahoma College of Law is 38.93% where 378 were admitted out of 971 applicants.
University of Oregon School of Law
University of Oregon School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Eugene, OR founded in 1884. The 2020 tuition & fees are $35,418 for Oregon and $44,022 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.38 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Oregon School of Law is 50.43% where 530 were admitted out of 1,051 applicants.
Penn State Dickinson Law
Penn State Dickinson Law (part of Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Carlisle, PA founded in 1834. The 2020 tuition & fees are $50,582 for Pennsylvania and $50,582 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance ratio of Penn State Dickinson Law is 43.36% where 395 were admitted out of 911 applicants.
Penn State Law
Penn State Law (part of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in University Park, PA founded in 1834. The 2020 tuition & fees are $50,984 for Pennsylvania and $50,984 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.58 and the average LSAT score is 159. The acceptance ratio of Penn State Law is 35.07% where 707 were admitted out of 2,016 applicants.
University of Pittsburgh Law School
University of Pittsburgh Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Pittsburgh, PA founded in 1850. The 2020 tuition & fees are $34,794 for Pennsylvania and $44,536 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.39 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of University of Pittsburgh Law School is 29.31% where 537 were admitted out of 1,832 applicants.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
University of Pittsburgh School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Philadelphia, PA founded in 1895. The 2020 tuition & fees are $26,880 for Pennsylvania and $41,118 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.54 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of University of Pittsburgh School of Law is 35.92% where 800 were admitted out of 2,227 applicants.
University of South Carolina School of Law
University of South Carolina School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Columbia, SC founded in 1867. The 2020 tuition & fees are $28,108 for South Carolina and $53,002 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of University of South Carolina School of Law is 49.76% where 722 were admitted out of 1,451 applicants.
University of South Dakota School of Law
University of South Dakota School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Vermillion, SD founded in 1901. The 2020 tuition & fees are $14,428 for South Dakota and $33,156 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.27 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance ratio of University of South Dakota School of Law is 64.81% where 175 were admitted out of 270 applicants.
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (part of University of Memphis) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Memphis, TN founded in 1962. The 2020 tuition & fees are $19,077 for Tennessee and $26,282 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance ratio of Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is 53.13% where 390 were admitted out of 734 applicants.
University of Tennessee College of Law
University of Tennessee College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Knoxville, TN founded in 1890. The 2020 tuition & fees are $19,674 for Tennessee and $38,348 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.62 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of University of Tennessee College of Law is 37.28% where 375 were admitted out of 1,006 applicants.
University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX founded in 1947. The 2020 tuition & fees are $25,072 for Texas and $36,712 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance ratio of University of Houston Law Center is 33.05% where 858 were admitted out of 2,596 applicants.
Texas A&M University School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in College Station, TX founded in 1992. The 2020 tuition & fees are $30,998 for Texas and $34,805 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.51 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of Texas A&M University School of Law is 30.22% where 628 were admitted out of 2,078 applicants.
University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Austin, TX founded in 1883. The 2020 tuition & fees are $34,184 for Texas and $50,758 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.74 and the average LSAT score is 167. The acceptance ratio of University of Texas School of Law is 20.95% where 1,169 were admitted out of 5,580 applicants.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (part of Texas Southern University) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX founded in 1947. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,418 for Texas and $27,618 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.03 and the average LSAT score is 144. The acceptance ratio of Thurgood Marshall School of Law is 35.42% where 498 were admitted out of 1,406 applicants.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lubbock, TX founded in 1967. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,090 for Texas and $34,640 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.44 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of Texas Tech University School of Law is 44.00% where 506 were admitted out of 1,150 applicants.
S.J. Quinney College of Law
S.J. Quinney College of Law (part of University of Utah) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Salt Lake City, UT founded in 1913. The 2020 tuition & fees are $28,354 for Utah and $37,011 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 159. The acceptance ratio of S.J. Quinney College of Law is 47.54% where 357 were admitted out of 751 applicants.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Marshall-Wythe School of Law (part of College of William and Mary) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Williamsburg, VA founded in 1779. The 2020 tuition & fees are $34,000 for Virginia and $43,000 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 36.13% where 1,293 were admitted out of 3,579 applicants.
George Mason University School of Law
George Mason University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Fairfax, VA founded in 1972. The 2020 tuition & fees are $25,354 for Virginia and $40,740 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of George Mason University School of Law is 25.91% where 631 were admitted out of 2,435 applicants.
University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Charlottesville, VA founded in 1826. The 2020 tuition & fees are $60,700 for Virginia and $63,700 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.89 and the average LSAT score is 169. The acceptance ratio of University of Virginia School of Law is 15.33% where 863 were admitted out of 5,631 applicants.
University of Washington School of Law
University of Washington School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Seattle, WA founded in 1889. The 2020 tuition & fees are $35,988 for Washington and $47,190 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.69 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of University of Washington School of Law is 26.41% where 778 were admitted out of 2,946 applicants.
West Virginia University College of Law
West Virginia University College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Morgantown, WV founded in 1878. The 2020 tuition & fees are $24,084 for West Virginia and $39,870 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.38 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of West Virginia University College of Law is 61.52% where 299 were admitted out of 486 applicants.
University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Wisconsin Law School is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Madison, WI founded in 1868. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,517 for Wisconsin and $42,214 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.58 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance ratio of University of Wisconsin Law School is 45.62% where 781 were admitted out of 1,712 applicants.
University of Wyoming College of Law
University of Wyoming College of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Laramie, WY founded in 1920. The 2020 tuition & fees are $15,300 for Wyoming and $31,080 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.39 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance ratio of University of Wyoming College of Law is 25.85% where 106 were admitted out of 410 applicants.
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
University of Puerto Rico School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in San Juan, PR founded in 1913. The 2020 tuition & fees are $6,144 for Puerto Rico and $12,144 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.55 and the average LSAT score is 142. The acceptance ratio of University of Puerto Rico School of Law is 66.89% where 200 were admitted out of 299 applicants.
David A. Clarke School of Law
David A. Clarke School of Law (part of University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1972. The 2020 tuition & fees are $12,838 for District of Columbia and $24,674 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 2.92 and the average LSAT score is 147. The acceptance ratio of David A. Clarke School of Law is 35.45% where 207 were admitted out of 584 applicants.
Southern University Law Center
Southern University Law Center is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baton Rouge, LA founded in 1946. The 2020 tuition & fees are $16,490 for Louisiana and $23,938 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 2.83 and the average LSAT score is 144. The acceptance ratio of Southern University Law Center is 65.91% where 493 were admitted out of 748 applicants.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (part of Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Phoenix, AZ founded in 1964. The 2020 tuition & fees are $27,584 for Arizona and $45,940 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance ratio of Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is 34.23% where 1,151 were admitted out of 3,363 applicants.
UNT Dallas College of Law
UNT Dallas College of Law (part of University of North Texas at Dallas) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Dallas, TX founded in 2014. The 2020 tuition & fees are $11,598 for Texas and $19,429 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.08 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance ratio of UNT Dallas College of Law is 39.67% where 359 were admitted out of 905 applicants.
Public Law Schools Comparison Table
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Tuscaloosa, AL | $41,870 ($23,610) | 31% | 3.88 | 164 | 116 |
| James E. Rogers College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Tucson, AZ | $30,328 ($25,828) | 26% | 3.70 | 161 | 114 |
| William H. Bowen School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Little Rock, AR | $25,880 ($13,125) | 53% | 3.30 | 151 | 137 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Fayetteville, AR | $36,250 ($16,188) | 56% | 3.46 | 154 | 126 |
| Hastings College of the Law Public, 4 or more years |
San Francisco, CA | $55,010 ($49,010) | 45% | 3.44 | 158 | 303 |
| Berkeley School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Berkeley, CA | $53,246 ($49,295) | 20% | 3.80 | 168 | 301 |
| Davis School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Davis, CA | $57,003 ($47,752) | 35% | 3.63 | 162 | 203 |
| Irvine School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Irvine, CA | $51,593 ($45,099) | 25% | 3.57 | 163 | 225 |
| Los Angeles School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Los Angeles, CA | $51,195 ($44,701) | 23% | 3.72 | 168 | 299 |
| University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Boulder, CO | $38,622 ($31,836) | 34% | 3.71 | 162 | 168 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Storrs, CT | $61,080 ($30,338) | 39% | 3.45 | 158 | 133 |
| Florida A&M University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Tallahassee, FL | $26,489 ($11,080) | 49% | 3.09 | 146 | 187 |
| Florida International University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Miami, FL | $34,444 ($20,660) | 33% | 3.63 | 156 | 159 |
| Florida State University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Tallahassee, FL | $40,705 ($20,694) | 36% | 3.63 | 160 | 212 |
| Levin College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Gainesville, FL | $38,040 ($21,804) | 28% | 3.72 | 163 | 240 |
| Georgia State University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Atlanta, GA | $26,933 ($12,227) | 25% | 3.47 | 158 | 201 |
| University of Georgia School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Athens, GA | $38,146 ($19,708) | 27% | 3.67 | 163 | 206 |
| William S. Richardson School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Honolulu, HI | $46,588 ($23,164) | 50% | 3.32 | 154 | 114 |
| University of Idaho College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Moscow, ID | $38,622 ($20,986) | 63% | 3.25 | 153 | 107 |
| University of Illinois College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Champaign, IL | $48,143 ($38,143) | 33% | 3.65 | 162 | 123 |
| Northern Illinois University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Dekalb, IL | $40,792 ($40,792) | 53% | 3.09 | 149 | 89 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Carbondale, IL | $29,675 ($21,470) | 50% | 3.10 | 150 | 75 |
| Robert H. McKinney School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Indianapolis, IN | $37,214 ($22,172) | 60% | 3.45 | 153 | 247 |
| Maurer School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Bloomington, IN | $55,339 ($35,589) | 39% | 3.72 | 162 | 171 |
| University of Iowa College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Iowa City, IA | $46,824 ($27,344) | 46% | 3.61 | 161 | 143 |
| University of Kansas School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Lawrence, KS | $40,029 ($23,307) | 52% | 3.57 | 157 | 105 |
| Washburn University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Topeka, KS | $33,572 ($21,532) | 58% | 3.35 | 153 | 110 |
| University of Kentucky College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Lexington, KY | $48,474 ($24,047) | 48% | 3.46 | 155 | 144 |
| Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Louisville, KY | $20,608 ($11,140) | 65% | 3.37 | 153 | 125 |
| Salmon P. Chase College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Highland Heights, KY | $33,274 ($20,716) | 68% | 3.25 | 150 | 140 |
| Paul M. Hebert Law Center Public, 4 or more years |
Baton Rouge, LA | $39,131 ($23,691) | 62% | 3.46 | 154 | 205 |
| University of Maine School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Orono, ME | $26,944 ($9,106) | 53% | 3.47 | 154 | 79 |
| University of Baltimore School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Baltimore, MD | $46,622 ($31,954) | 57% | 3.25 | 152 | 226 |
| University of Maryland School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Baltimore, MD | $48,741 ($33,651) | 48% | 3.56 | 158 | 215 |
| University of Massachusetts School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
North Dartmouth, MA | $37,175 ($28,526) | 57% | 3.19 | 148 | 93 |
| University of Michigan Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Ann Arbor, MI | $62,672 ($59,672) | 20% | 3.77 | 169 | 348 |
| Wayne State University Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Detroit, MI | $35,861 ($32,883) | 48% | 3.50 | 158 | 125 |
| University of Minnesota Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Minneapolis, MN | $53,609 ($44,921) | 35% | 3.76 | 164 | 220 |
| University of Mississippi School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
University, MS | $36,722 ($16,660) | 43% | 3.46 | 155 | 145 |
| University of Missouri School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Columbia, MO | $39,045 ($21,132) | 48% | 3.49 | 157 | 89 |
| University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Kansas City, MO | $36,958 ($19,438) | 47% | 3.41 | 153 | 126 |
| University of Montana School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Missoula, MT | $31,376 ($12,117) | 62% | 3.37 | 155 | 77 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Lincoln, NE | $35,428 ($14,588) | 65% | 3.66 | 156 | 134 |
| William S. Boyd School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Las Vegas, NV | $38,990 ($27,090) | 31% | 3.66 | 158 | 155 |
| University of New Hampshire School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Concord, NH | $43,305 ($37,405) | 61% | 3.46 | 156 | 88 |
| Rutgers Law School - Camden campus Public, 4 or more years |
Camden, NJ | $41,294 ($28,359) | 49% | 3.36 | 155 | 398 |
| University of New Mexico School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Albuquerque, NM | $36,837 ($16,800) | 48% | 3.40 | 153 | 103 |
| City University of New York School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Long Island City, NY | $25,464 ($15,564) | 38% | 3.28 | 154 | 205 |
| University at Buffalo Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Buffalo, NY | $32,165 ($28,075) | 58% | 3.41 | 153 | 148 |
| University of North Carolina School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Chapel Hill, NC | $40,802 ($24,171) | 47% | 3.59 | 161 | 207 |
| North Carolina Central University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Durham, NC | $38,852 ($16,180) | 41% | 3.26 | 146 | 99 |
| University of North Dakota School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Grand Forks, ND | $28,900 ($11,744) | 64% | 3.13 | 148 | 62 |
| University of Akron School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Akron, OH | $24,314 ($24,214) | 49% | 3.28 | 153 | 139 |
| University of Cincinnati College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Cincinnati, OH | $29,010 ($24,010) | 48% | 3.62 | 157 | 135 |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Cleveland, OH | $27,309 ($27,209) | 53% | 3.43 | 153 | 138 |
| Michael E. Moritz College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Columbus, OH | $45,801 ($30,849) | 36% | 3.75 | 161 | 182 |
| University of Toledo College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Toledo, OH | $31,873 ($20,905) | 62% | 3.44 | 152 | 96 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Norman, OK | $29,786 ($18,401) | 39% | 3.60 | 157 | 173 |
| University of Oregon School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Eugene, OR | $44,022 ($35,418) | 50% | 3.38 | 157 | 123 |
| Penn State Dickinson Law Public, 4 or more years |
Carlisle, PA | $50,582 ($50,582) | 43% | 3.43 | 160 | 76 |
| Penn State Law Public, 4 or more years |
University Park, PA | $50,984 ($50,984) | 35% | 3.58 | 159 | 127 |
| University of Pittsburgh Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Pittsburgh, PA | $44,536 ($34,794) | 29% | 3.39 | 157 | 130 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Philadelphia, PA | $41,118 ($26,880) | 36% | 3.54 | 161 | 221 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Columbia, SC | $53,002 ($28,108) | 50% | 3.41 | 155 | 207 |
| University of South Dakota School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Vermillion, SD | $33,156 ($14,428) | 65% | 3.27 | 150 | 70 |
| Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Memphis, TN | $26,282 ($19,077) | 53% | 3.41 | 152 | 128 |
| University of Tennessee College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Knoxville, TN | $38,348 ($19,674) | 37% | 3.62 | 158 | 124 |
| University of Houston Law Center Public, 4 or more years |
Houston, TX | $36,712 ($25,072) | 33% | 3.61 | 160 | 196 |
| Texas A&M University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
College Station, TX | $34,805 ($30,998) | 30% | 3.51 | 157 | 177 |
| University of Texas School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Austin, TX | $50,758 ($34,184) | 21% | 3.74 | 167 | 372 |
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Houston, TX | $27,618 ($20,418) | 35% | 3.03 | 144 | 217 |
| Texas Tech University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Lubbock, TX | $34,640 ($23,090) | 44% | 3.44 | 155 | 147 |
| S.J. Quinney College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Salt Lake City, UT | $37,011 ($28,354) | 48% | 3.56 | 159 | 97 |
| Marshall-Wythe School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Williamsburg, VA | $43,000 ($34,000) | 36% | 3.76 | 162 | 192 |
| George Mason University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Fairfax, VA | $40,740 ($25,354) | 26% | 3.76 | 163 | 158 |
| University of Virginia School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Charlottesville, VA | $63,700 ($60,700) | 15% | 3.89 | 169 | 301 |
| University of Washington School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Seattle, WA | $47,190 ($35,988) | 26% | 3.69 | 163 | 169 |
| West Virginia University College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Morgantown, WV | $39,870 ($24,084) | 62% | 3.38 | 153 | 110 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School Public, 4 or more years |
Madison, WI | $42,214 ($23,517) | 46% | 3.58 | 162 | 271 |
| University of Wyoming College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Laramie, WY | $31,080 ($15,300) | 26% | 3.39 | 152 | 82 |
| University of Puerto Rico School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
San Juan, PR | $12,144 ($6,144) | 67% | 3.55 | 142 | 169 |
| David A. Clarke School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $24,674 ($12,838) | 35% | 2.92 | 147 | 61 |
| Southern University Law Center Public, 4 or more years |
Baton Rouge, LA | $23,938 ($16,490) | 66% | 2.83 | 144 | 234 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Phoenix, AZ | $45,940 ($27,584) | 34% | 3.76 | 163 | 271 |
| UNT Dallas College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Dallas, TX | $19,429 ($11,598) | 40% | 3.08 | 150 | 135 |