Seattle University School of Law

2025 Tuition $59,494LSAT 157GPA 3.51

Private - Seattle, Washington

For the academic year 2024-2025, Seattle University School of Law's tuition & fees is $59,494. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $92,236.

Seattle University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$59,494
Books & Supplies Costs$1,942
Room & Board$26,218
Other Expenses$4,582
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$62,081
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Seattle University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Seattle University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Washington, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $57,556.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Seattle University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Seattle University School of Law$59,494
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Washington Law Schools
Public Schools$55,617$55,617
Private Schools$59,494
LocationTuition & Fees
Seattle University School of LawSeattle, WA$59,494
Capital University Law SchoolColumbus, OH$42,838
New York Law SchoolNew York, NY$64,824
DePaul University College of LawChicago, IL$52,145
South Texas College of LawHouston, TX$41,110
Suffolk University Law SchoolBoston, MA$61,044

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, Seattle University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $45,747.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $76,691.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$45,747
Books & Supplies Costs$1,836
Room & Board$24,778
Other Expenses$4,330

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Seattle University School of Law's acceptance rate is 52.26%. A total of 1,569 applicants applied to and 820 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 213 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 25.98%.
The next table compares Seattle University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,38185222661.69%26.53%
2020-20211,40884021759.66%25.83%
2021-20221,74890823051.95%25.33%
2022-20231,61588722154.92%24.92%
2018-20191,41992521565.19%23.24%
2017-20181,44397019567.22%20.10%
2016-20171,50496520164.16%20.83%
2015-20161,54990320158.30%22.26%
2023-20241,56982021352.26%25.98%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Seattle University School of Law52.26%25.98%213
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Washington Law Schools43.47%23.86%195
Public Schools34.67%21.73%176
Private Schools52.26%25.98%213

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Seattle University School of Law's LSAT score is 157%. The 75th percentile score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 152. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 156 and 158 for part-time students.
The 2024 Seattle University School of Law's GPA score is 3.51%. The 75th percentile score is 3.71 and the 25th percentile is 3.14. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.53 and 3.47 for part-time students.
The next table compares Seattle University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 157158155 155155152 151151150
2020-2021 157157157 155155153 151151150
2021-2022 159160159 157157155 152153150
2022-2023 160160160 157157157 152152152
2018-2019 157157157 154154155 150150151
2017-2018 157-1-1 154-1-1 150-1-1
2016-2017 158158159 154154154 151151150
2015-2016 157-1-1 154-1-1 151-1-1
2023-2024 160159161 157156158 152152155
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.573.63.51 3.373.393.19 3.083.122.97
2020-2021 3.573.563.62 3.393.393.37 3.143.163.06
2021-2022 3.563.593.42 3.363.393.23 3.083.093.07
2022-2023 3.683.693.66 3.443.473.42 3.113.153.06
2018-2019 3.543.553.51 3.323.313.38 3.033.033.01
2017-2018 3.5-1-1 3.34-1-1 3.03-1-1
2016-2017 3.543.523.75 3.353.343.41 3.113.133.08
2015-2016 3.49-1-1 3.24-1-1 2.99-1-1
2023-2024 3.713.723.69 3.513.533.47 3.143.133.2
LSAT ScoreGPA
Seattle University School of Law1573.51
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Washington Law Schools1613.63
Public Schools1643.74
Private Schools1573.51

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 165 students out of 205 total graduates from Seattle University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 6graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 114 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 69.09%.
The next table compares Seattle University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020180174 12471.27% 5347
2020-202118465 5076.92% 15334
2021-2022193182 13875.82% 4331
2022-2023205191 14676.44% 4632
2018-2019239209 15775.12% 6635
2017-2018222238 18176.05% 4257
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024205165 11469.09% 466
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Seattle University School of Law69.09%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Washington Law Schools79%
Public Schools90%
Private Schools69%