University of Washington School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Washington School of Law reported a median LSAT of 165, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.76, and a 19.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.7%, and 88.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 165
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.76
- Acceptance rate 19.6%
- First-time bar passage 91.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.7%
- Resident tuition $45,927
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 164 | 3.67 | — | 82.4% | $26,380 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3.68 | — | 81.4% | $29,948 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.64 | — | 94.3% | $31,983 |
| 2014 | 164 | 3.67 | — | 93.5% | $31,980 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3.65 | — | 84.3% | $31,962 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.68 | — | 90.5% | $32,469 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.67 | 32.9% | — | $34,311 |
| 2018 | 163 | 3.69 | 26.4% | 85.0% | $35,988 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.68 | 27.8% | 91.0% | $35,955 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3.68 | 34.5% | 84.3% | $37,752 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.67 | 25.6% | 83.3% | $38,886 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.70 | 30.3% | 92.2% | $40,635 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.74 | 34.7% | 89.4% | $42,465 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.67 | 40.5% | 93.2% | $43,740 |
| 2025 | 165 | 3.76 | 19.6% | 91.7% | $45,927 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 81.4% to 94.3% (+12.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–167, with a median of 165.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,380 in 2011 to $45,927 in 2025 (+74%).
- Of 177 graduates, 88.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 19.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.5 points above the state average.
Region
Washington law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Arizona State University School of Law · University of California-Davis School of Law · Cardozo, Yeshiva University School of Law · Temple University School of Law · Emory University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Washington School of Law?
University of Washington School of Law's median LSAT is 165. The middle 50% scored 162–167.
What is University of Washington School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.7% within two years.
How much does University of Washington School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $45,927 per year, $57,810 non-resident. Median grant: $14,000.
What are University of Washington School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 19.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Washington School of Law?
University of Washington School of Law admitted 19.6% 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.