ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Indiana: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
"Notre Dame isn't competing with the public schools in its own state, it's competing with the T14." I said that breaking down Indiana's market. The state has 3 ABA-accredited schools, a 164 median-of-medians LSAT, and Notre Dame's 96.3% full-time, long-term placement rate sits well above its 2 in-state peers.
Every ABA law school in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 170 | 3.9 | 16.1% | $73,430 | 96.3% |
| IU Maurer- Bloomington | 164 | 3.9 | 35.8% | $58,000 | 93.9% |
| IU McKinney- Indianapolis | 155 | 3.6 | 55.9% | N/A on file | 88.4% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Indiana market
Indiana's 3 schools split into a clear top and a competitive middle. Notre Dame leads at a 170 median LSAT, a 3.9 median GPA, and a 16.1% acceptance rate, numbers that put it closer to a national school than a regional one. IU Maurer follows at a 164 median LSAT and a 35.8% acceptance rate. IU McKinney sits lower, a 155 median LSAT and a 55.9% acceptance rate, more than 3 times as open as Notre Dame's admissions bar.
Cost draws a hard line between the private and public options. Notre Dame charges $73,430 a year, while IU Maurer runs $58,000, a gap of over $15,000 annually. IU McKinney's tuition figure isn't published in this data, so a direct comparison to the other 2 isn't possible. IU Maurer discounts nearly its entire class at 99.6%. IU McKinney's discount share isn't published in this data.
Placement widens rather than narrows the gap between Notre Dame and the public schools. Notre Dame posts a 96.3% full-time, long-term rate, ahead of IU Maurer's 93.9% and IU McKinney's 88.4%. All 3 clear 88%, a strong showing across the board, but Notre Dame's number stands out even against 2 solid public schools.
Indiana is a honestly good state for an in-state applicant. IU Maurer combines a near-universal discount rate with placement close to 94%, a strong value proposition for anyone not chasing Notre Dame's national reach. If your numbers clear Notre Dame's bar, the placement gap justifies the extra cost for most students planning a national or biglaw-track career.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Indiana?
Indiana has 3 ABA-accredited law schools: Notre Dame, IU Maurer, and IU McKinney.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Indiana?
IU McKinney has the lowest median LSAT in the state at 155, a 3.6 median GPA, and a 55.9% acceptance rate.
What's the cheapest law school in Indiana?
IU Maurer has the lowest confirmed sticker tuition in the state at $58,000 a year, well below Notre Dame's $73,430. IU McKinney's tuition figure isn't published in this data.
Which Indiana law school has the best job placement?
Notre Dame posts the state's strongest full-time, long-term placement rate at 96.3%, ahead of IU Maurer's 93.9% and IU McKinney's 88.4%.
Is it worth going to law school in Indiana if I don't plan to practice there?
Notre Dame's national reputation and 96.3% placement rate travel well outside Indiana. IU Maurer is a strong value play with near-universal discounting and placement near 94%, so it makes sense even if you're not chasing a national biglaw track.
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.
