Washington University School of Law

2024 Tuition $67,744LSAT 173GPA 3.95

Private - St. Louis, Missouri

For the academic year 2023-2024, Washington University School of Law's tuition & fees is $67,744. 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 $91,714.

Washington University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$67,744
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$16,470
Other Expenses$6,000
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$70,383
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Washington University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Washington University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Missouri, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $42,327.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Washington 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
Washington University School of Law$67,744
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Missouri Law Schools
Public Schools$29,618$29,618
Private Schools$67,744
LocationTuition & Fees
Washington University School of LawSt. Louis, MO$67,744
Duke University School of LawDurham, NC$75,618
Cornell Law SchoolIthaca, NY$77,593
J. Reuben Clark Law SchoolProvo, UT$30,152
Gould School of LawLos Angeles, CA$78,038
Vanderbilt University Law SchoolNashville, TN$75,440

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Washington University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $67,744.
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 $91,714.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$67,744
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$16,470
Other Expenses$6,000

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Washington University School of Law's acceptance rate is 17.16%. A total of 5,554 applicants applied to and 953 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 228 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 23.92%.
The next table compares Washington University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20204,1291,02522124.82%21.56%
2020-20214,54592322120.31%23.94%
2021-20225,95894625915.88%27.38%
2022-20235,51199325018.02%25.18%
2018-20194,1511,24424229.97%19.45%
2017-20184,1141,10720426.91%18.43%
2016-20174,1131,31122831.87%17.39%
2015-20164,6131,27521027.64%16.47%
2023-20245,55495322817.16%23.92%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Washington University School of Law17.16%23.92%228
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Missouri Law Schools42.84%35.48%161
Public Schools55.68%41.26%127
Private Schools17.16%23.92%228

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Washington University School of Law's LSAT score is 173%. The 75th percentile score is 174 and the 25th percentile is 162.
The 2024 Washington University School of Law's GPA score is 3.95%. The 75th percentile score is 4 and the 25th percentile is 3.49.
The next table compares Washington University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 170 169 162
2020-2021 170 169 162
2021-2022 171 170 163
2022-2023 173 172 164
2018-2019 170 168 160
2017-2018 169 168 161
2016-2017 169 168 160
2015-2016 168 167 161
2023-2024 174 173 162
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.93 3.83 3.4
2020-2021 3.95 3.88 3.41
2021-2022 3.99 3.93 3.56
2022-2023 4 3.94 3.43
2018-2019 3.89 3.81 3.39
2017-2018 3.86 3.74 3.37
2016-2017 3.81 3.67 3.15
2015-2016 3.8 3.67 3.18
2023-2024 4 3.95 3.49
LSAT ScoreGPA
Washington University School of Law1733.95
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Missouri Law Schools1623.73
Public Schools1573.63
Private Schools1733.95

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 223 students out of 228 total graduates from Washington University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 5graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 205 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 91.93%.
The next table compares Washington 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
2019-2020230230 20589.13% 2222
2020-2021237221 20894.12% 2913
2021-2022246239 21991.63% 2114
2022-2023226222 20592.34% 1612
2018-2019252242 21187.19% 2211
2017-2018224206 17484.46% 2910
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024228223 20591.93% 105
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Washington University School of Law91.93%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Missouri Law Schools85%
Public Schools82%
Private Schools92%