ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Arkansas: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
$13,770 a year. That's what the University of Arkansas at Little Rock charges in sticker tuition, the cheapest law school in a state with just 2 ABA-accredited options. The median LSAT across both schools is 155.5, the median GPA 3.5, and neither one is out of reach for a solid applicant.
Every ABA law school in Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Fayetteville | 158 | 3.7 | 26.6% | $39,108 | 81.5% |
| AR Little Rock | 153 | 3.4 | 54.9% | $13,770 | 80.4% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Arkansas market
Arkansas runs 2 law schools with a real gap between them, even inside one small state. Fayetteville is the more competitive of the pair, with a 158 median LSAT, a 3.7 median GPA, and a 26.6% acceptance rate. Little Rock sits lower on every admissions number, a 153 median LSAT, a 3.4 median GPA, and a 54.9% acceptance rate, roughly double Fayetteville's.
The cost spread is the steepest part of this story. Little Rock charges $13,770 a year, one of the lowest sticker prices for an ABA law school anywhere in the country. Fayetteville runs $39,108, nearly 3 times as much. Fayetteville discounts 87% of its class and Little Rock discounts 59.8%, so the gap narrows for students who land grants, but it never closes. Little Rock stays the far cheaper path even after aid.
Placement leans toward the pricier school. Fayetteville posts an 81.5% full-time, long-term rate against Little Rock's 80.4%, a difference of just over 1 point. That's close enough that it shouldn't be the deciding factor between the 2, especially with a tuition gap this wide sitting on the other side of the ledger.
For anyone planning to practice in Arkansas, both schools clear the 80% placement mark and Little Rock's price tag makes the debt math about as easy as it gets in legal education right now. If you're weighing Arkansas against schools in other states, the numbers here won't wow a national employer, but the cost side of this equation is hard to beat.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Arkansas?
Little Rock has the lower median LSAT at 153, a 3.4 median GPA, and a 54.9% acceptance rate. Easiest still means real competition, just a wider door than Fayetteville's.
What's the cheapest law school in Arkansas?
Little Rock is the cheapest at $13,770 a year in sticker tuition, well under Fayetteville's $39,108.
Which Arkansas law school has the best job placement?
Fayetteville posts a slightly better full-time, long-term placement rate at 81.5%, against Little Rock's 80.4%. The gap is small enough that it shouldn't drive the decision on its own.
Is it worth going to law school in Arkansas if I don't plan to practice there?
It depends what you're optimizing for. Neither school carries strong national pull, so if you're set on practicing somewhere with a competitive legal market, look elsewhere. If low debt matters more than prestige, Little Rock's price is honestly hard to beat and the placement rate still clears 80%.
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 2026-10-06.
