ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Utah: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
Utah has 2 ABA-accredited law schools, and both are strong bets. BYU posts a 170 median LSAT and a 4.0 GPA at just $31,984 a year, the cheapest sticker in the state. Utah's flagship school runs a close second at a 166 LSAT, and it edges out BYU on job placement, 91.6% versus 90.1%.
Every ABA law school in Utah
Ranked by median LSAT, highest first. Every school's own page has the full 25th/50th/75th breakdown, cost, and job outcomes.
| School | LSAT 50th | GPA 50th | Accept. rate | Sticker/yr | FT/LT jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 170 | 4.0 | 22.8% | $31,984 | 90.1% |
| Utah | 166 | 3.9 | 25.3% | $45,382 | 91.6% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Utah market
Utah's 2 law schools are closely matched and both honestly selective. BYU posts the higher median LSAT at 170, with a 4.0 GPA and a 22.8% acceptance rate. The University of Utah isn't far behind, a 166 LSAT, a 3.9 GPA, and a 25.3% acceptance rate. Neither school is a soft admit, both sit well above the national median LSAT for admitted law students.
Cost is where BYU pulls ahead. It charges $31,984 a year, the cheapest sticker in the state, against Utah's $45,382, a gap of over $13,000 a year. BYU also discounts almost universally, a 98.3% share, so the real out-of-pocket cost for most admitted students lands well below even that already-low sticker. Utah discounts less, at 91.2%, still generous by national standards, just not in BYU's territory.
Job outcomes are close enough that price should matter more than the tiny gap. Utah edges BYU on FT/LT placement, 91.6% to 90.1%, but a 1.5-point difference isn't the kind of thing that should override a $13,000-a-year cost gap on its own.
Utah is a strong state to apply to in-state. Both schools post strong LSAT medians with tuition and discounting that stand out in-state, and outcomes above 90% at both. If you clear BYU's numbers and the school's fit works for you, it's the better deal on paper. If not, Utah's flagship still holds its own on every number that matters, admissions, cost, and placement alike.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Utah?
Utah has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: BYU and the University of Utah.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Utah?
The University of Utah, with a 166 median LSAT and a 25.3% acceptance rate, slightly softer than BYU's numbers. Easiest still means a real score, not a guarantee, and both Utah schools are honestly selective.
What's the cheapest law school in Utah?
BYU, at $31,984 a year in sticker tuition, more than $13,000 less than the University of Utah, and with a 98.3% discount share on top of that.
Which Utah law school has the best job placement?
The University of Utah, at 91.6% full-time, long-term employment within 10 months of graduation, just ahead of BYU's 90.1%.
Is it worth going to law school in Utah if I don't plan to practice there?
Yes, on the numbers. Both schools combine strong LSAT medians with placement rates above 90%, outcomes solid enough to carry weight outside the state, and BYU's pricing in particular is hard to match anywhere else in the country.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against each school's own filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-10-07.
