Law Schools in Oklahoma
3 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Oklahoma has three ABA-approved law schools: one public and two private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 151 at Oklahoma City University to 162 at the University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma College of Law Norman · Public | 162 | 3.73 | 33.4% | $24,653 | 91.7% | 91.1% |
| The University of Tulsa College of Law Tulsa · Private | 157 | 3.45 | 56.6% | $32,300 | 71% | 79.6% |
| Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma City · Private | 151 | 3.56 | 51.6% | $39,173 | 75.9% | 79% |
Tuition is full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26, at the in-state rate for public schools. Bar pass is the first-time rate on 2025 exams in every state where graduates sat; lawyer jobs is the share of 2025 graduates in full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. Each school's page has the detail.
The University of Oklahoma had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 91.7%. The University of Oklahoma placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 91.1%. The University of Oklahoma was the hardest to get into, accepting 33.4% of applicants. The University of Oklahoma charged the least, $24,653.
The Oklahoma bar exam
In 2025, 78.7% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Oklahoma bar exam for the first time passed, as the ABA reports it. That is the yardstick each school's rate is compared with when its graduates sit here.
Graduates of these schools took it most often in 2025 (schools with at least 10 first-time takers here):
| School | Takers | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City University | 111 | 87 | 78.4% |
| University of Oklahoma | 105 | 98 | 93.3% |
| University of Tulsa | 92 | 67 | 72.8% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Oklahoma
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Oklahoma count it among their top three:
- University of Arkansas (AR): 5 employed 2025 graduates
Practicing in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure · Oklahoma procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has 3 ABA-approved law schools: Oklahoma City University School of Law, The University of Tulsa College of Law, University of Oklahoma College of Law.
Which Oklahoma law school has the highest bar passage rate?
University of Oklahoma College of Law, where 91.7% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Oklahoma?
University of Oklahoma College of Law, at $24,653 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Oklahoma?
By acceptance rate, University of Oklahoma College of Law, which accepted 33.4% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 162.
What is the Oklahoma bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 78.7% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Oklahoma bar exam, as the ABA reports it.