Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law reported a median LSAT of 175, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.96, and a 19.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 93.6%, and 97.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 175
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.96
- Acceptance rate 19.0%
- First-time bar passage 93.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.8%
- Resident tuition $72,792
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 168 | 3.66 | — | 87.9% | $46,042 |
| 2012 | 166 | 3.68 | — | 89.8% | $47,490 |
| 2013 | 166 | 3.69 | — | 89.0% | $49,945 |
| 2014 | 166 | 3.62 | — | 88.5% | $50,152 |
| 2015 | 167 | 3.67 | — | 86.2% | $51,626 |
| 2016 | 168 | 3.67 | — | 85.2% | $53,506 |
| 2017 | 168 | 3.74 | 26.9% | — | $55,423 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3.81 | 30.0% | 84.5% | $57,446 |
| 2019 | 169 | 3.83 | 24.8% | 86.8% | $58,800 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3.88 | 20.3% | 89.1% | $60,900 |
| 2021 | 170 | 3.93 | 15.9% | 94.1% | $62,666 |
| 2022 | 172 | 3.94 | 18.0% | 91.6% | $64,488 |
| 2023 | 173 | 3.95 | 17.2% | 92.3% | $67,008 |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.96 | 19.9% | 91.9% | $70,008 |
| 2025 | 175 | 3.96 | 19.0% | 93.6% | $72,792 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 89.1% to 94.1% (+5.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 165–176, with a median of 175.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,042 in 2011 to $72,792 in 2025 (+58%).
- Of 273 graduates, 97.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 47.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 12.2 points above the state average.
Region
Missouri law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Chicago Law School · Harvard Law School · Yale Law School · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law?
Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law's median LSAT is 175. The middle 50% scored 165–176.
What is Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law's bar passage rate?
93.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.8% within two years.
How much does Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $72,792 per year, $72,792 non-resident. Median grant: $48,000.
What are Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law's employment outcomes?
97.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 47.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law?
Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law admitted 19.0% 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.