Law Schools in District of Columbia
Currently, there are 6 District of Columbia law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
6 District Of Columbia Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 6 District of Columbia law schools are $46,151 for state residents and $48,124 for out-of-state students for academic year 2019-2020. The average GPA of the schools is 3 and the average LAST score is 157. The average acceptance rate is 38.80%.
- Georgetown University Law Center has the highest tuition & fees of $62,244 and has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,674.
- Georgetown University Law Center has the highest LSAT score of 167 and David A. Clarke School of Law has the lowest score of 147.
- Georgetown University Law Center has the highest GPA of 3.80 and David A. Clarke School of Law has the lowest GPA of 2.92.
- Georgetown University Law Center has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 21.23% and Columbus School of Law has the lowest rate of 51.40%.
- The George Washington University Law School has the most enrolled first-year students of 561 and David A. Clarke School of Law has the least enrolled students of 61.
Law School in District of Columbia
Washington College of Law
Washington College of Law (part of American University) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1896. The 2020 tuition & fees are $56,724. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance ratio of Washington College of Law is 48.57% where 2,154 were admitted out of 4,435 applicants.
Columbus School of Law
Columbus School of Law (part of Catholic University of America) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1897. The 2020 tuition & fees are $50,680. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.41 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance ratio of Columbus School of Law is 51.40% where 605 were admitted out of 1,177 applicants.
The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1865. The 2020 tuition & fees are $60,790. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.71 and the average LSAT score is 165. The acceptance ratio of The George Washington University Law School is 40.85% where 2,069 were admitted out of 5,065 applicants.
Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1870. The 2020 tuition & fees are $62,244. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.8 and the average LSAT score is 167. The acceptance ratio of Georgetown University Law Center is 21.23% where 2,143 were admitted out of 10,093 applicants.
Howard University School of Law
Howard University School of Law is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1869. The 2020 tuition & fees are $33,630. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.24 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance ratio of Howard University School of Law is 35.32% where 515 were admitted out of 1,458 applicants.
David A. Clarke School of Law
David A. Clarke School of Law (part of University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC founded in 1972. The 2020 tuition & fees are $12,838 for District of Columbia and $24,674 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 2.92 and the average LSAT score is 147. The acceptance ratio of David A. Clarke School of Law is 35.45% where 207 were admitted out of 584 applicants.
Law School in District of Columbia Comparison Table
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington College of Law Private, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $56,724 | 49% | 3.43 | 158 | 459 |
| Columbus School of Law Private, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $50,680 | 51% | 3.41 | 153 | 137 |
| The George Washington University Law School Private, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $60,790 | 41% | 3.71 | 165 | 561 |
| Georgetown University Law Center Private, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $62,244 | 21% | 3.80 | 167 | 559 |
| Howard University School of Law Private, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $33,630 | 35% | 3.24 | 151 | 154 |
| David A. Clarke School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Washington, DC | $24,674 ($12,838) | 35% | 2.92 | 147 | 61 |