Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Ranked #44
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #49 in Above the Law 2018
Phoenix, Arizona

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.91
Median LSAT
165
Acceptance rate
20%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
158
165
167
GPA
3.58
3.91
3.98
Projected acceptance stats

Projected from 7Sage applicants

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
166
169
172
GPA
3.56
3.8
3.85
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
4610
100%
Accepted
912
20%
Matriculated
264
6%

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LSAT
GPA
Underrepresented minority

Trends

Arizona State acceptance rate trend

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Arizona State rankings trend

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Arizona State LSAT trend

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Arizona State GPA trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
93%
Full-time non-legal
4%
Unemployed
3%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Arizona
198
California
18
District Of Columbia
11
International
5
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
46%
1-25
18%
26-500
18%
501+
11%
Business & industry
7%
Government
17%
Public interest
7%
Clerkship
16%
Federal
3%
State
12%
Tribal
0.3%
International
0%
Education
1%
Unemployed
3%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$29,037
Estimated 3 years: $87,111
Cost of living (off-campus)
$30,090
Estimated 3 years
$90,270
Total cost
$60,140
Estimated 3 years
$180,420
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$20,000
25th percentile: $31,664
75th percentile: $6,000
Scholarship amounts
<50%
48%
50-100%
38%
100%
9%
>100%
5%

Demographics

Out of 749 students in 2024, 55% were women, and 38% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
44%
Women
55%
Other
0.5%
Full-time faculty
Men
55%
Women
45%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
69%
Women
31%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
62%
Black
3%
Asian
9%
Hisp
14%
PI
0.4%
AI
3%
2+
5%
Unk
3%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
67%
Black
4%
Asian
7%
Hisp
12%
PI
0.3%
AI
1%
2+
7%
Unk
2%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
78%
PoC
22%
Part-time faculty
White
85%
PoC
15%
Arizona State student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
330
-
41
101
Women
415
-
33
45
Other gender
4
-
0
0
White
466
194
58
124
Asian
67
20
-
-
Hispanic
108
35
-
-
Black
22
12
-
-
Pacific Islander
3
1
-
-
American Indian
24
4
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
38
19
-
-
Other
21
6
-
-
People of Color
283
97
16
22
Frequently asked questions
Is Arizona State hard to get into?

Yes, admission to Arizona State is highly competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the Arizona State acceptance rate was 19.78%.

What LSAT score do I need for Arizona State?

To be a competitive applicant at Arizona State, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 165 and a GPA of 3.91. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 158 and 167 on the LSAT.

How much does Arizona State cost?

For the 2025 academic year, Arizona State tuition is $29,037 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $60,140 per year.

Is Arizona State a good law school?

Arizona State is a respected program, particularly for students looking to practice in its surrounding region. It is currently ranked #44 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2026.

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