Arizona’s law-school decision is primarily ASU Law versus the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. ASU has the higher current median LSAT—165 versus Arizona’s 163—and sits in downtown Phoenix, the state’s largest legal market. Arizona Law is substantially cheaper at current sticker price and has a strong Tucson/statewide identity.
| Metric | ASU Law | Arizona Law |
|---|---|---|
| Current median LSAT | 165 | 163 |
| Median GPA | 3.91 | 3.78 |
| 2026–27 resident tuition/fees | $30,434 | $27,922 |
| 2026–27 nonresident tuition/fees | $55,610 | $33,022 |
| Primary market | Phoenix | Tucson / statewide Arizona |
| Online J.D. | Yes, part-time | Verify current J.D. delivery options |
ASU is the stronger default for Phoenix and broader employment reach. Arizona Law is the stronger sticker-value option, especially for nonresidents because its current nonresident tuition is dramatically below ASU’s.
ASU is based in downtown Phoenix and reports a current median LSAT of 165 and GPA of 3.91. Its location creates direct access to major firms, state government, courts, companies and the state’s largest business market.
ASU also offers a part-time online J.D., a major differentiator for working students.
Arizona Law’s 2026 entering class reports a 163 median LSAT and 3.78 GPA. For 2026–27, direct tuition and fees are $27,922 resident and $33,022 nonresident—well below ASU’s current nonresident rate.
ASU. Geography, alumni density and employer access make it the natural home-market choice.
Arizona Law deserves very close attention because of its current tuition, particularly for nonresidents. Scholarship offers can still change the comparison.
ASU is the stronger default for Phoenix and broader market reach; University of Arizona is especially compelling on price.
ASU’s current published median LSAT is 165.
The 2026 entering class median is 163.
University of Arizona currently has lower resident and nonresident sticker tuition.
Yes. ASU offers a part-time online J.D.
Current data come from ASU Law’s official class profile and 2026–27 tuition page, plus University of Arizona’s 2026 entering-class release and 2026–27 tuition page.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Verified September 19, 2026.