The George Washington University Law School

2024 Tuition $69,740LSAT 168GPA 3.85LL.M. Tuition $56,880

Private - Washington, District of Columbia

For the academic year 2023-2024, The George Washington University Law School's tuition & fees is $69,740. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $56,880. 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 $100,000.

The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$69,740
Books & Supplies Costs$2,100
Room & Board$25,060
Other Expenses$3,100
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$72,183
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, The George Washington University Law School' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, The George Washington University Law School' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,506.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between The George Washington University Law School and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
The George Washington University Law School$69,740
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
District of Columbia Law Schools
Public Schools$25,873$25,873
Private Schools$62,632
LocationTuition & Fees
The George Washington University Law SchoolWashington, DC$69,740
Notre Dame Law SchoolNotre Dame, IL$68,554
Fordham University School of LawNew York, NY$72,282
Emory University School of LawAtlanta, GA$65,510
Boston College Law SchoolNewton, MA$66,895
Villanova University School of LawVillanova, PA$58,615

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, The George Washington University Law School's LL.M. tuition & fees is $58,800.
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 $89,060.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$58,800
Books & Supplies Costs$2,100
Room & Board$25,060
Other Expenses$3,100

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 The George Washington University Law School's acceptance rate is 28.72%. A total of 8,310 applicants applied to and 2,387 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 514 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 21.53%.
The next table compares The George Washington University Law School's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20208,0192,48848931.03%19.65%
2020-20217,8362,67653734.15%20.07%
2021-202210,5852,28348121.57%21.07%
2022-20239,0212,25550625.00%22.44%
2018-20195,0652,06956140.85%27.11%
2017-20187,2702,50540034.46%15.97%
2016-20176,9432,70245838.92%16.95%
2015-20166,7102,66547139.72%17.67%
2023-20248,3102,38751428.72%21.53%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
The George Washington University Law School28.72%21.53%514
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
District of Columbia Law Schools32.28%26.20%310
Public Schools44.34%34.04%80
Private Schools29.87%24.63%356

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 The George Washington University Law School's LSAT score is 168%. The 75th percentile score is 170 and the 25th percentile is 160. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 169 and 160 for part-time students.
The 2024 The George Washington University Law School's GPA score is 3.85%. The 75th percentile score is 3.91 and the 25th percentile is 3.54. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.85 and 3.81 for part-time students.
The next table compares The George Washington University Law School'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 167167166 166166157 159160152
2020-2021 167167167 166166161 159160155
2021-2022 168168169 167167164 162162156
2022-2023 169169169 168168166 162162157
2018-2019 166166166 165165163 160160154
2017-2018 166-1-1 165-1-1 158-1-1
2016-2017 166166163 165165156 158159152
2015-2016 166-1-1 165-1-1 158-1-1
2023-2024 170170169 168169160 160161157
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.833.843.76 3.733.743.54 3.393.43.17
2020-2021 3.853.863.82 3.763.763.66 3.453.463.3
2021-2022 3.913.913.9 3.833.833.68 3.553.573.19
2022-2023 3.933.933.87 3.843.853.63 3.523.533.39
2018-2019 3.83.813.77 3.713.713.46 3.373.383.28
2017-2018 3.8-1-1 3.71-1-1 3.35-1-1
2016-2017 3.813.83.87 3.713.73.75 3.353.353.39
2015-2016 3.8-1-1 3.71-1-1 3.38-1-1
2023-2024 3.913.913.89 3.853.853.81 3.543.543.35
LSAT ScoreGPA
The George Washington University Law School1683.85
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
District of Columbia Law Schools1613.62
Public Schools1513.27
Private Schools1633.69

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 489 students out of 551 total graduates from The George Washington University Law School took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 7graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 421 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 86.09%.
The next table compares The George Washington University Law School'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
2019-2020501484 42688.02% 5336
2020-2021425386 35993% 7132
2021-2022569489 45793.46% 12141
2022-2023565509 43886.05% 56-
2018-2019618525 46288% 13339
2017-2018555464 38783.41% 11321
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024551489 42186.09% 697
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
The George Washington University Law School86.09%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
District of Columbia Law Schools76%
Public Schools48%
Private Schools82%