ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Arizona: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
The myth is that the cheaper school in a 2-school state is always the weaker bet. Arizona breaks it: 2 ABA-accredited schools, a 164 median-of-medians LSAT, and the cheaper option, the University of Arizona at $31,360 a year, still places 89.2% of grads full-time within 10 months.
Every ABA law school in Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | 165 | 3.9 | 19.8% | $52,099 | 93.5% |
| Arizona | 163 | 3.8 | 27.9% | $31,360 | 89.2% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Arizona market
Arizona's 2 law schools sit close together on paper and split hard on price. Arizona State takes the more selective slot, with a 165 median LSAT, a 3.9 median GPA, and a 19.8% acceptance rate, tight numbers for a public school. The University of Arizona isn't far behind on admissions, at a 163 median LSAT and a 3.8 median GPA, but its acceptance rate runs about 8 points higher at 27.9%.
The cost story is where the 2 schools actually diverge. Arizona State charges $52,099 a year, while the University of Arizona comes in at $31,360, a gap of nearly $21,000 annually and well over $60,000 across 3 years. Both discount heavily, ASU handing grants to 96.4% of its class and Arizona to 87.6%, so the sticker gap doesn't fully close but it doesn't erase itself either. Arizona is honestly the budget option here, not just on paper.
ASU also edges out the placement numbers, with 93.5% of its grads landing full-time, long-term work within 10 months against Arizona's 89.2%. That's a real gap, but it's a small one next to a tuition difference that size, and Arizona's number is still strong by any national standard.
Applying in-state in Arizona makes sense on the numbers. Both schools clear 87% FT/LT placement, both discount most of their classes, and the cheaper option isn't cutting corners on outcomes to get there. If your LSAT and GPA land near either median, this is one of the more defensible in-state plays in the country right now.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Arizona?
Arizona has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: Arizona State University and the University of Arizona.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Arizona?
The University of Arizona has the lower median LSAT of the 2 at 163, against a 3.8 median GPA and a 27.9% acceptance rate. Easiest is relative here, since both Arizona schools are competitive by national standards.
What's the cheapest law school in Arizona?
The University of Arizona is cheaper at $31,360 a year in sticker tuition, versus $52,099 at Arizona State, a difference of nearly $21,000 a year.
Which Arizona law school has the best job placement?
Arizona State posts the stronger full-time, long-term placement rate at 93.5%, ahead of the University of Arizona's 89.2%.
Is it worth going to law school in Arizona if I don't plan to practice there?
The numbers hold up even outside the state. Both schools place graduates above 87% full-time and long-term, and the University of Arizona's price tag is low enough that the debt load stays manageable no matter where you end up practicing.
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 2026-10-05.
