Marshall-Wythe School of Law General Information
Marshall-Wythe School of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Williamsburg, VA. It was founded in 1779 and has a total enrollment of 544 students.
It is the law school of William & Mary.
| Established | 1779 (247 years ago) |
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| Address | 613 South Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA |
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| School Type | Public |
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| In-State Tuition & Fees | $47,345 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $74,208 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 21.97% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 166 / 3.82 |
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| Population | 544 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 (161 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of Marshall-Wythe School of Law are $46,102 for Virginia residents and $70,839 for others.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of Marshall-Wythe School of Law has increased by 31.7% for in-state and 61.0% for out-of-state students since 2020.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law Tuition Trends
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 | $35,000 | $44,000 |
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| 2022 | $36,608 | $51,620 |
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| 2023 | $38,274 | $56,014 |
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| 2024 | $43,286 | $66,043 |
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| 2025 | $44,953 | $68,576 |
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| 2026 | $46,102 | $70,839 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 21.97% where 478 students accepted out of 2,176 applicants.
The yield rate is 37.87% with 181 students enrolling.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 2,176 |
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| Admitted | 478 |
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| Enrolled | 181 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 21.97% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 37.87% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 3 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 184 |
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Marshall-Wythe School of Law Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law has decreased by 18.65% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 24.12%.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 40.62% | 13.74% |
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| 2018 | 35.60% | 13.02% |
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| 2019 | 36.13% | 14.85% |
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| 2020 | 30.42% | 23.98% |
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| 2021 | 42.07% | 23.14% |
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| 2022 | 30.09% | 20.63% |
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| 2023 | 46.01% | 29.76% |
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| 2024 | 27.31% | 23.78% |
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| 2025 | 32.23% | 31.35% |
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| 2026 | 21.97% | 37.87% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 166 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 157 | 162 | 164 |
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| 2018 | 157 | 163 | 164 |
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| 2019 | 156 | 162 | 164 |
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| 2020 | 159 | 163 | 164 |
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| 2021 | 161 | 163 | 164 |
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| 2022 | 161 | 164 | 165 |
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| 2023 | 160 | 165 | 166 |
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| 2024 | 162 | 166 | 168 |
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| 2025 | 159 | 164 | 166 |
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| 2026 | 161 | 166 | 167 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.82 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 3.49 | 3.75 | 3.88 |
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| 2018 | 3.47 | 3.75 | 3.85 |
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| 2019 | 3.4 | 3.76 | 3.9 |
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| 2020 | 3.46 | 3.76 | 3.89 |
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| 2021 | 3.39 | 3.6 | 3.79 |
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| 2022 | 3.64 | 3.78 | 3.89 |
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| 2023 | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.85 |
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| 2024 | 3.54 | 3.77 | 3.87 |
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| 2025 | 3.49 | 3.75 | 3.86 |
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| 2026 | 3.53 | 3.82 | 3.94 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 83.63% for the first time exam takers from Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 170 |
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| First-time Takers | 171
10 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 7 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 143 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 83.63% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Virginia Law Schools | 79.98% |
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First-year Enrollment
184 first-time students have enrolled in Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
By gender, 82 male , 98 female, and 1 another gender first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Marshall-Wythe School of Law | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | 158 | 184 |
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| Men | 56 | 82 |
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| Women | 95 | 98 |
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| Other | 6 | 1 |
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