University of Arkansas School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Arkansas School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 26.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 80%, and 86.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 26.6%
- First-time bar passage 80%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 86.6%
- Resident tuition $15,689
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 156 | 3.52 | — | 82.61% | $12,515 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.50 | — | 82.35% | $13,669 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.43 | — | 85.71% | $14,508 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.37 | — | 76.41% | $15,224 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.47 | — | 78.79% | $15,704 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.53 | 54.9% | — | $16,117 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.46 | 55.81% | 75.53% | $16,200 |
| 2019 | 156 | 3.50 | 54.05% | 68.63% | $14,640 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.61 | 54.44% | 78.26% | $14,640 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.59 | 47.78% | 83.84% | $14,910 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.60 | 41.17% | 79.44% | $15,210 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.71 | 42.57% | 81.91% | $14,993 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.63 | 28% | 81.75% | $16,238 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.71 | 26.63% | 80% | $15,689 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 80% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 68.63% to 78.26% (+9.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–161, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $11,933 in 2011 to $15,689 in 2025 (+31%).
- Of 119 graduates, 86.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 7.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.9 points above the state average.
Region
Arkansas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law · Marquette University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Arkansas School of Law?
University of Arkansas School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 155–161.
What is University of Arkansas School of Law's bar passage rate?
80% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.7% within two years.
How much does University of Arkansas School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $15,689 per year, $37,816 non-resident. Median grant: $9,000.
What are University of Arkansas School of Law's employment outcomes?
86.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 7.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Arkansas School of Law?
University of Arkansas School of Law admitted 26.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.