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University of Arkansas Law School
Also known as
- University of Arkansas Law School
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
- ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE, UNIVERSITY OF
University of Arkansas Law School is a law school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school was ranked 115 in 2025 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for University of Arkansas Law School is approximately 130.
Admissions website: https://law.uark.edu/academics/jd/jd-how-to-apply.php
Admissions email: lawadmit@uark.edu
Admissions phone: 479-575-3102
University of Arkansas Law School Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 153 | 156 | 159 |
| GPA | 3.45 | 3.71 | 3.85 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 787 | 24 |
| # Admissions offers | 335 | - |
| Class size | 130 | 28 |
| % Accepted | 42.6% | 51 |
| % Yield | 38.2% | 85 |
During the 2025 application cycle, 787 people applied and 335 were offered admission.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has a 1L class size of 130, and yield of 38.21%. 128 out of 335 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 38.21% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has a median LSAT of 156. The 25th percentile LSAT is 153 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 158.
The median GPA is 3.63. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.31 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.86.
University of Arkansas Law School LSAT & GPA graph for 2023-2024
LSD has stats for 81 applicants for the 2023-2024 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.
Click on a data point to see that user's profile.
How much does University of Arkansas Law School cost per year?
*The following data belongs to previous years.
Cost of attending University of Arkansas Law School
In 2025, tuition was $0 and the annual cost of attending was $20,260 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
University of Arkansas Law School employment outcomes
JD graduates from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville make $85,000 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the public sector, a grad can expect to make $63,751.
53.3% of law graduates from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville go directly to work for law firms, while 4.8% clerk for a judge. 8.6% of graduates go into public interest.
81.8% of University of Arkansas, Fayetteville graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about University of Arkansas Law School
For more than 90 years, the University of Arkansas School of Law has produced local, regional, national, and global leaders in the fields of law, business, and public service. Our law school graduates include CEOs, company and nonprofit in-house counsels, judges and justices, ambassadors, entrepreneurs, governors and senators, and a presidential cabinet member.
The school prepares students for success through a challenging curriculum taught by nationally recognized faculty, unique service opportunities, and a close-knit community that puts students first. With alumni in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two territories, and more than 20 countries, the school of law has been nationally recognized for providing one of the best values in legal education.
Whether pursuing a JD or an LLM in the nation’s first agricultural and food law program, students have the opportunity to expand and refine their legal skills and to serve others through the Legal Clinic, an active and effective pro bono program, externships, and skills courses.
Students prepare for their future in an environment that welcomes international students and that encourages participation in an increasing variety of international opportunities in and out of the classroom. Students also may participate in the publication of the Arkansas Law Review and the Journal of Food Law and Policy. The law school’s outstanding faculty members not only nurture and challenge students but also produce nationally and internationally recognized scholarship and outreach.
Interior of modern campus building with lounge areaThe University of Arkansas, the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System, resides on 345 picturesque acres in Fayetteville, a town of approximately 85,000 residents nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The School of Law is housed in one of the most striking buildings on campus, where it serves as a popular gathering place for the entire university community.
For students unable to join us in Fayetteville, the School of Law offers LLM students the opportunity to earn their degree by distance with a carefully designed program that integrates seamlessly with the on-campus LLM program.
For nearly 150 years, the University of Arkansas has been at the center of higher education in the state. It provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines.
The LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food LawThe Northwest Arkansas location of the university provides many distinct benefits. Fayetteville is a vibrant college community with the charm of a small town and the amenities of a much larger city. The Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the "Best Places to Live," while Forbes has listed Fayetteville among its “Best Places for Business and Careers.” The campus is just a few miles away from the corporate headquarters of such companies as Walmart and Tyson. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region are often recognized for the innovative business climate, visual and performing arts and entertainment scene, outdoor recreation activities, natural beauty, and local food movement. Its network of Farmers’ Markets recognized as one of the best in the region, and opportunities for local food abound.