Law schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 8 ABA law schools, sorted below by median LSAT, highest first. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition figures are 2025-2026 sticker-price estimates.
Build your list: the law school list builder and the what-if chances tool.
| School | City | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Est. annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 173 | 3.95 | $78,348 |
| Temple University (Beasley) | Philadelphia | 165 | 3.76 | $48,996 nonresident / $32,588 in-state |
| Villanova University | Villanova | 164 | 3.80 | $59,800 |
| Drexel University (Kline) | Philadelphia | 160 | 3.76 | $57,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | 160 | 3.54 | $53,434 nonresident / $39,936 in-state |
| Penn State University (Dickinson) | Carlisle | 159 | 3.71 | $60,048 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | 157 | 3.62 | $58,898 |
| Widener (Commonwealth) | Harrisburg | 150 | 3.33 | $56,900 |
Applying in Pennsylvania
If you live in Pennsylvania, check the public schools first: in-state tuition can cut the sticker price sharply, and some states let you establish residency after your first year. Compare each school's median LSAT to your score as a rough rule of thumb: at the median you are competitive, a few points below you are reaching, a few points above you are strong. Each school's page has the full breakdown.
All 196 ABA law schools · Cheapest law schools by tuition · Best-value law schools
Last updated October 12, 2026