Among 198 ABA-accredited law schools, 12 law schools' tuition & fees are under $30K for the academic year 2026-2027. The average law school tuition is $55,459, so the tuition at these schools is affordable.
In average, 55.23% of students received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount is $6,617. The actual tuition after receiving aid is down to $17,155.
At these schools, the average acceptance rate is 45.41% for 2025-2026 Admission. The acceptance rate of the schools is higher than national average rate of 36.09%.
The average LSAT score of the schools is 150 and the average GPA is 3.44. Their LSAT score is very lower than national average score of 160.
Comparison Table Between 12 Law Schools with Tuition under $30K
The following table lists and compare 12 law schools with Tuition under $30K. For the schools:
- City University of New York School of Law has the lowest acceptance rate of 28.65% and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law has the highest acceptance rate of 61.54%.
- University of Mississippi School of Law has the highest LSAT score of of 157 and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law has the lowest LSAT score of 139.
- City University of New York School of Law is the largest school with 695 students and Wilmington University School of Law is the smallest school with 119 students.
- University of Mississippi School of Law is the oldest, established in 1,854 and Wilmington University School of Law is the newest, opened in 2,025.
| School Name | State | Founded | Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid | LSAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron School of Lawpublic | OH | 1921 | $28,825 | $9,000 | 154 | 58.53% | 494 |
| City University of New York School of Lawpublic | NY | 1983 | $26,204 | $8,000 | 155 | 28.65% | 695 |
| David A. Clarke School of Lawpublic | DC | 1972 | $25,873 | $8,292 | 151 | 36.98% | 236 |
| Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Lawprivate | PR | 1961 | $17,760 | $2,379 | 144 | 50.92% | 654 |
| Cecil C. Humphreys School of Lawpublic | TN | 1962 | $28,642 | $11,000 | 155 | 41.07% | 239 |
| University of Mississippi School of Lawpublic | MS | 1854 | $28,260 | $7,000 | 157 | 41.96% | 468 |
| Northern Illinois University College of Lawpublic | IL | 1975 | $26,925 | $8,274 | 150 | 44.27% | 352 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Lawprivate | PR | 1948 | $18,344 | $1,593 | 139 | 61.54% | 479 |
| University of Puerto Rico School of Lawpublic | PR | 1913 | $9,280 | $1,000 | 152 | 39.69% | 450 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Lawpublic | IL | 1973 | $22,635 | $9,500 | 149 | 56.22% | 313 |
| Thurgood Marshall School of Lawpublic | TX | 1947 | $27,318 | $7,363 | 150 | 33.12% | 572 |
| Wilmington University School of Lawprivate | DE | 2025 | $25,200 | $6,000 | 149 | 52.01% | 119 |
*The tuition & fees for the 2026-2027 academic year and Other admission date is for the 2025-2026.