Washburn University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Washburn University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.68, and a 46.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 71.1%, and 92.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.68
- Acceptance rate 46.5%
- First-time bar passage 71.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.9%
- Resident tuition $27,028
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 153 | 3.18 | — | 84.04% | $17,980 |
| 2013 | 153 | 3.30 | — | 82.64% | $18,880 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.28 | — | 85.32% | $19,094 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.28 | — | 85.05% | $19,964 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.28 | — | 77.89% | $20,950 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.32 | 63.48% | — | $21,588 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.35 | 57.84% | 80% | $23,130 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.41 | 51.11% | 67.71% | $23,370 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.39 | 50.54% | 83.17% | $24,090 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.53 | 49.02% | 81.82% | $24,570 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.50 | 49.33% | 71.72% | $25,320 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.59 | 66.1% | 76.92% | $25,462 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3.61 | 73.12% | 84.04% | $25,462 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.68 | 46.45% | 71.11% | $27,028 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 73.91% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 67.71% to 83.17% (+15.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–159, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $17,290 in 2011 to $27,028 in 2025 (+56%).
- Of 99 graduates, 92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.9 points below the state average.
Region
Kansas law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Washburn University School of Law?
Washburn University School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 151–159.
What is Washburn University School of Law's bar passage rate?
71.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89% within two years.
How much does Washburn University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $27,028 per year, $40,397 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are Washburn University School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Washburn University School of Law?
Washburn University School of Law admitted 46.5% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.