2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Washington University School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $67,744 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
3.90% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $23,970. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Washington University School of Law is $91,714.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Washington University School of Law.

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Washington University School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Law School Tuition $65,204$67,744
3.90%
Living Costs $21,368 $23,970
12.18%
Room & Board$14,868$16,470
Books & Supplies$1,500$1,500
Personal Expenses$5,000$6,000
COA$86,572$91,714
5.94%
Grants / Scholarships$40,000$42,000
COA after receiving aid$46,572$49,714

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.95 and the average LSAT score is 173 for 2024 Washington University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 224 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 240 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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Washington University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.493.954
LSAT Scores162173174

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 5,554 students have applied to Washington University School of Law and 953 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 228 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 17.16% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.92% at Washington University School of Law. With 16 pre-admitted students, total 244 first-year students enrolled in Washington University School of Law.

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Washington University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants5,554
Admitted953
Enrolled228
Acceptance Rate17.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)23.92%
Pre-Admitted16
Total Number of First-Year Students244
129 men, 110 women, 4 Other
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 222 students took the bar exam first time at Washington University School of Law. Among them, 205 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 92.34%. For reference, the average pass rate at Missouri law schools is 76.98%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Washington University School of Law.

In 2023, 241 students graduated from Washington University School of Law. Of them, 218 graduates employed where bar passage required and 13 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 230 graduates employed as full-time and 4 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Washington University School of Law employement summary page.

Washington University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate226
First-time Takers222
12 from prior year
No Exam Takers15
First-time Bar Exam Passer205
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate92.34%
Average Pass Rate at Missouri Law Schools76.98%

Grants and Scholarships

At Washington University School of Law, 96.54% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $42,000. 19.92% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 65.74% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Washington University School of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received753
Half or Less than Tuition14.34%
Half to Full Tuition65.74%
Full Tuition9.83%
More than Full Tuition10.09%