Washington and Lee University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Washington and Lee University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 167, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.75, and a 22.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 89.4%, and 92.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 167
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.75
- Acceptance rate 22.7%
- First-time bar passage 89.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.7%
- Resident tuition $57,450
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 164 | 3.62 | — | 91.85% | $43,462 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.51 | — | 75.56% | $44,707 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3.41 | — | 82.34% | $45,597 |
| 2015 | 160 | 3.41 | — | 90.92% | $46,497 |
| 2016 | 160 | 3.47 | — | 91.12% | $47,437 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.56 | 41.28% | — | $48,375 |
| 2018 | 163 | 3.51 | 28.65% | 87.1% | $49,356 |
| 2019 | 163 | 3.64 | 33.5% | 86.44% | $49,076 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.63 | 36.73% | 89.72% | $50,060 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.61 | 31.44% | 92.59% | $51,060 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.66 | 32.71% | 86.72% | $52,080 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.72 | 31.44% | 91.15% | $53,120 |
| 2024 | 166 | 3.73 | 31.68% | 83.33% | $54,715 |
| 2025 | 167 | 3.75 | 22.73% | 89.36% | $57,450 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 93.46% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 91.85% to 75.56% (-16.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–168, with a median of 167.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,947 in 2011 to $57,450 in 2025 (+37%).
- Of 110 graduates, 92.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 35.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.3 points above the state average.
Region
Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Alabama School of Law · Southern Methodist University School of Law · University of Wisconsin School of Law · Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Washington and Lee University School of Law?
Washington and Lee University School of Law's median LSAT is 167. The middle 50% scored 161–168.
What is Washington and Lee University School of Law's bar passage rate?
89.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.1% within two years.
How much does Washington and Lee University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $57,450 per year, $57,450 non-resident. Median grant: $33,500.
What are Washington and Lee University School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 35.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Washington and Lee University School of Law?
Washington and Lee University School of Law admitted 22.7% 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.