The George Washington University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, The George Washington University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 168, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.86, and a 27.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 90.2%, and 96.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 168
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.86
- Acceptance rate 27.2%
- First-time bar passage 90.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.8%
- Resident tuition $75,420
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167 | 3.82 | — | 93.6% | $45,750 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.60 | — | 93.3% | $47,535 |
| 2013 | 165 | 3.71 | — | 90.2% | $49,840 |
| 2014 | 165 | 3.71 | — | 90.6% | $52,033 |
| 2015 | 165 | 3.71 | — | 86.2% | $54,114 |
| 2016 | 165 | 3.71 | — | 80.0% | $56,244 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3.71 | 34.5% | — | $58,520 |
| 2018 | 165 | 3.71 | 34.2% | 88.0% | $60,790 |
| 2019 | 166 | 3.73 | 31.0% | 84.7% | $63,206 |
| 2020 | 166 | 3.76 | 34.1% | 88.0% | $63,206 |
| 2021 | 167 | 3.83 | 21.6% | 93.0% | $65,420 |
| 2022 | 168 | 3.84 | 25.0% | 93.5% | $67,380 |
| 2023 | 168 | 3.85 | 28.7% | 86.0% | $69,740 |
| 2024 | 168 | 3.87 | 32.6% | 86.1% | $72,520 |
| 2025 | 168 | 3.86 | 27.2% | 90.2% | $75,420 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 80.0% to 88.0% (+8.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–170, with a median of 168.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,750 in 2011 to $75,420 in 2025 (+65%).
- Of 569 graduates, 96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 28.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.5 points above the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law · University of North Carolina School of Law · The Ohio State University School of Law · University of California-Irvine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for The George Washington University School of Law?
The George Washington University School of Law's median LSAT is 168. The middle 50% scored 162–170.
What is The George Washington University School of Law's bar passage rate?
90.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.4% within two years.
How much does The George Washington University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $75,420 per year, $75,420 non-resident. Median grant: $28,000.
What are The George Washington University School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 28.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into The George Washington University School of Law?
The George Washington University School of Law admitted 27.2% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.