Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law General Information
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Phoenix, AZ. It was founded in 1964 and has a total enrollment of 2,025 students.
It is the law school of Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix.
| Established | 1964 (62 years ago) |
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| Address | Beus Center for Law and Society, 111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ |
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| School Type | Public |
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| In-State Tuition & Fees | $30,434 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $55,610 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 19.78% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 165 / 3.91 |
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| Population | 2,025 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 (223 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law are $29,833 for Arizona residents and $53,542 for others.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law has increased by 6.3% for in-state and 13.2% for out-of-state students since 2020.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Tuition Trends
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 | $28,058 | $47,302 |
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| 2022 | $28,058 | $47,302 |
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| 2023 | $28,364 | $48,570 |
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| 2024 | $28,839 | $50,317 |
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| 2025 | $28,299 | $50,317 |
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| 2026 | $29,833 | $53,542 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is 19.78% where 912 students accepted out of 4,610 applicants.
The yield rate is 28.95% with 264 students enrolling.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 4,610 |
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| Admitted | 912 |
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| Enrolled | 264 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 19.78% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.95% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 2 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 266 |
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Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law has decreased by 22.91% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 0.23%.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 42.69% | 28.72% |
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| 2018 | 41.39% | 25.26% |
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| 2019 | 34.23% | 23.54% |
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| 2020 | 29.41% | 24.66% |
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| 2021 | 26.19% | 18.79% |
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| 2022 | 20.61% | 25.72% |
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| 2023 | 19.65% | 26.24% |
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| 2024 | 21.28% | 21.93% |
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| 2025 | 22.05% | 27.31% |
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| 2026 | 19.78% | 28.95% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 165 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 158 | 161 | 163 |
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| 2018 | 157 | 162 | 164 |
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| 2019 | 158 | 163 | 164 |
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| 2020 | 156 | 164 | 165 |
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| 2021 | 156 | 165 | 166 |
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| 2022 | 158 | 166 | 167 |
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| 2023 | 158 | 167 | 168 |
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| 2024 | 157 | 167 | 169 |
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| 2025 | 156 | 165 | 167 |
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| 2026 | 158 | 165 | 167 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.91 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 3.34 | 3.64 | 3.8 |
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| 2018 | 3.36 | 3.75 | 3.87 |
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| 2019 | 3.37 | 3.76 | 3.9 |
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| 2020 | 3.39 | 3.81 | 3.91 |
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| 2021 | 3.36 | 3.83 | 3.95 |
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| 2022 | 3.36 | 3.85 | 3.94 |
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| 2023 | 3.42 | 3.85 | 3.94 |
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| 2024 | 3.47 | 3.9 | 3.97 |
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| 2025 | 3.62 | 3.9 | 4 |
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| 2026 | 3.58 | 3.91 | 3.98 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 87.54% for the first time exam takers from Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 287 |
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| First-time Takers | 289
33 from prior year, 4 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 28 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 253 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 87.54% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Arizona Law Schools | 75.03% |
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First-year Enrollment
266 first-time students have enrolled in Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
By gender, 127 male , 135 female, and 2 another gender first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | 251 | 266 |
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| Men | 102 | 127 |
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| Women | 144 | 135 |
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| Other | 5 | 2 |
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Law Schools in Arizona
There are 2 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in Arizona.