ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Hawaii: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
$46,728 a year. That's the sticker at the University of Hawaii, the only ABA-accredited law school in the state. With no in-state competitor to compare it against, its 158 median LSAT, 3.6 median GPA, and 26.2% acceptance rate are the entire market you're working with if you want to stay local.
Every ABA law school in Hawaii
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 158 | 3.6 | 26.2% | $46,728 | 87.5% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at Hawaii.
Reading the Hawaii market
Hawaii has exactly 1 ABA-accredited law school, the University of Hawaii, so there's no in-state comparison to run. Its numbers are moderate for a state flagship: a 158 median LSAT, a 3.6 median GPA, and a 26.2% acceptance rate, selective but not out of reach for a solidly prepared applicant.
Tuition runs $46,728 a year, on the higher side for a public law school, and the discount rate sits at 69%, meaning roughly 2 in 3 students get some kind of grant. That's lower than many public schools in other states, so a strong LSAT score above the 158 median matters even more here for negotiating aid.
Placement lands at 87.5% full-time, long-term, a solid number that holds up against most single-school states. It's not a top-tier outcome, but it's not a weak one either, and it reflects a market with limited local competition for graduates once they're licensed.
Because Hawaii has only 1 option, the real question isn't which school to pick, it's whether staying in Hawaii beats applying to the mainland. If you're committed to practicing in Hawaii long-term, the local flagship makes sense despite the discount rate being lower than average. If you're not tied to the islands, it's worth running the same LSAT and GPA numbers against mainland schools with better aid odds before deciding.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 1 ABA-accredited law school, the University of Hawaii.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Hawaii?
With only 1 ABA-accredited school in the state, the University of Hawaii is both the easiest and only option, at a 158 median LSAT, a 3.6 median GPA, and a 26.2% acceptance rate.
What's the cheapest law school in Hawaii?
The University of Hawaii is the only ABA-accredited option, at $46,728 a year in sticker tuition, with a 69% discount rate.
Which Hawaii law school has the best job placement?
The University of Hawaii is the state's only ABA-accredited school, and it posts an 87.5% full-time, long-term placement rate.
Is it worth going to law school in Hawaii if I don't plan to practice there?
With only 1 school and a discount rate lower than many mainland publics, the math is less favorable if you're not committed to practicing in Hawaii. A strong applicant might get a better aid package and comparable placement odds at a mainland school with a higher grant rate, so it's worth comparing before assuming the local option is the default.
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.
