Regent University vs. Washington and Lee University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Virginia law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Washington and Lee University is the more selective admit (median LSAT 167 vs 158); Washington and Lee University posts the higher first-time bar passage (89.36% vs 88.18%); Regent University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($40,600 vs $57,450); Regent University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (96.1% vs 92.7%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricRegent UniversityWashington and Lee UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT158167Washington and Lee University
Median undergraduate GPA3.683.75Washington and Lee University
Acceptance rate44.3%22.7%Washington and Lee University
Cost
Resident tuition$40,600$57,450Regent University
Non-resident tuition$40,600$57,450Regent University
Median grant$22,500$33,500Washington and Lee University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage88.18%89.36%Washington and Lee University
Two-year ultimate bar passage94.62%95.76%Washington and Lee University
Bar passage vs. state average+10.6 pts+9.3 ptsRegent University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment96.1%92.7%Regent University
Large-firm (250+) employment1%35.4%Washington and Lee University
Federal clerkships5.8%9.1%Washington and Lee University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 86.17% in 2011 to 88.18% in 202570%75%80%85%90%95%111315182022242588.18%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Regent University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 80.24% in 2011 to 89.36% in 202570%75%80%85%90%95%111315182022242589.36%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Washington and Lee University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $32,780 in 2011 to $40,600 in 2025$30,000$32,500$35,000$37,500$40,000$42,5001113151719212325$40,600
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Regent University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $41,947 in 2011 to $57,450 in 2025$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,000$60,0001113151719212325$57,450
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Washington and Lee University — Resident tuition

Full profiles & related

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FAQ

Is Regent University or Washington and Lee University harder to get into?

Washington and Lee University is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 167 against Regent University's 158.

Which is cheaper, Regent University or Washington and Lee University?

Regent University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $40,600 versus Washington and Lee University's $57,450.

Which has better bar passage, Regent University or Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University has the higher first-time bar passage, 89.36% against Regent University's 88.18%.

Which has better job outcomes, Regent University or Washington and Lee University?

Regent University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (96.1% vs 92.7%).

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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