University of Washington School of Law

2024 Tuition $43,584/$55,617LSAT 164GPA 3.74

Public - Seattle, Washington

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Washington School of Law's tuition & fees is $43,584 for Washington residents and $55,617 for out-of-state students. 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 $69,559 for Washington residents and $81,592 for out-of-state students.

University of Washington School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Washington Residents Tuition & Fees$43,584
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$55,617
Books & Supplies Costs$2,319
Room & Board$21,318
Other Expenses$2,338
2024-2025 Estimates*
Washington Residents Tuition & Fees$47,448
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$60,023
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Washington School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Washington School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
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 University of Washington 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
University of Washington School of Law$43,584$55,617
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
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Washington School of LawSeattle, WA$43,584$55,617
Beasley School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$30,880$46,776
Cleveland-Marshall College of LawCleveland, OH$30,015$30,142
University of Maryland School of LawBaltimore, MD$36,209$52,538
University of New Hampshire School of LawConcord, NH$40,320$48,320
Texas Tech University School of LawLubbock, TX$27,532$39,232

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Washington School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,012 for Washington residents and $47,460 for out-of-state students.
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 $55,987 for Washington residents and $73,435 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Washington Residents Tuition & Fees$30,012
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$47,460
Books & Supplies Costs$2,319
Room & Board$21,318
Other Expenses$2,338

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Washington School of Law's acceptance rate is 34.67%. A total of 2,336 applicants applied to and 810 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 176 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 21.73%.
The next table compares University of Washington School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,55571115827.83%22.22%
2020-20212,16274616634.51%22.25%
2021-20223,05478116625.57%21.25%
2022-20232,67180917430.29%21.51%
2018-20192,94677816926.41%21.72%
2017-20182,30175716032.90%21.14%
2016-20172,51767715626.90%23.04%
2015-20162,87777517026.94%21.94%
2023-20242,33681017634.67%21.73%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Washington School of Law34.67%21.73%176
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 University of Washington School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 167 and the 25th percentile is 160.
The 2024 University of Washington School of Law's GPA score is 3.74%. The 75th percentile score is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.57.
The next table compares University of Washington School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 164 162 158
2020-2021 165 162 157
2021-2022 167 164 160
2022-2023 166 164 160
2018-2019 165 163 158
2017-2018 165 163 157
2016-2017 165 163 157
2015-2016 166 164 159
2023-2024 167 164 160
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.79 3.68 3.5
2020-2021 3.81 3.68 3.45
2021-2022 3.79 3.67 3.52
2022-2023 3.83 3.7 3.5
2018-2019 3.8 3.69 3.44
2017-2018 3.79 3.67 3.47
2016-2017 3.8 3.68 3.43
2015-2016 3.78 3.65 3.41
2023-2024 3.86 3.74 3.57
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Washington School of Law1643.74
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, 162 students out of 168 total graduates from University of Washington School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 14graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 145 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 89.51%.
The next table compares University of Washington 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
2019-2020155147 12484.35% 1810
2020-202116224 2083.33% 14810
2021-2022166155 14292.21% 209
2022-2023152151 13589.4% 1413
2018-2019175174 14885.05% 1412
2017-2018149155 14190.97% 1419
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024168162 14589.51% 2014
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Washington School of Law89.51%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Washington Law Schools79%
Public Schools90%
Private Schools69%