The George Washington University Law School General Information
The George Washington University Law School is a ABA-accredited law school located in Washington, DC. It was founded in 1865 and has a total enrollment of 2,030 students.
| Established | 1865 (161 years ago) |
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| Address | 2000 H Street NW, Washington, DC |
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| School Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $78,060 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 27.21% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 168 / 3.86 |
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| Population | 2,030 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 (651 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of The George Washington University Law School are $75,420.
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of The George Washington University Law School has increased by 19.3% since 2020.
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Trends
| Tuition & Fees |
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| 2021 | $63,205 |
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| 2022 | $65,420 |
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| 2023 | $67,380 |
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| 2024 | $69,740 |
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| 2025 | $72,520 |
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| 2026 | $75,420 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of The George Washington University Law School is 27.21% where 2,644 students accepted out of 9,718 applicants.
The yield rate is 22.50% with 595 students enrolling.
The George Washington University Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 9,718 |
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| Admitted | 2,644 |
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| Enrolled | 595 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 27.21% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.50% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 17 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 612 |
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The George Washington University Law School Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of The George Washington University Law School has decreased by 11.71% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 5.55%.
The George Washington University Law School Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 38.92% | 16.95% |
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| 2018 | 34.46% | 15.97% |
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| 2019 | 40.85% | 27.11% |
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| 2020 | 31.03% | 19.65% |
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| 2021 | 34.15% | 20.07% |
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| 2022 | 21.57% | 21.07% |
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| 2023 | 25.00% | 22.44% |
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| 2024 | 28.72% | 21.53% |
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| 2025 | 32.59% | 19.72% |
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| 2026 | 27.21% | 22.50% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 168 for the academic year 2025-2026.
The George Washington University Law School LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 158 | 165 | 166 |
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| 2018 | 158 | 165 | 166 |
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| 2019 | 160 | 165 | 166 |
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| 2020 | 159 | 166 | 167 |
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| 2021 | 159 | 166 | 167 |
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| 2022 | 162 | 167 | 168 |
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| 2023 | 162 | 168 | 169 |
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| 2024 | 160 | 168 | 170 |
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| 2025 | 159 | 168 | 169 |
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| 2026 | 162 | 168 | 170 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.86 for the academic year 2025-2026.
The George Washington University Law School GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 3.35 | 3.71 | 3.81 |
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| 2018 | 3.35 | 3.71 | 3.8 |
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| 2019 | 3.37 | 3.71 | 3.8 |
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| 2020 | 3.39 | 3.73 | 3.83 |
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| 2021 | 3.45 | 3.76 | 3.85 |
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| 2022 | 3.55 | 3.83 | 3.91 |
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| 2023 | 3.52 | 3.84 | 3.93 |
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| 2024 | 3.54 | 3.85 | 3.91 |
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| 2025 | 3.62 | 3.87 | 3.93 |
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| 2026 | 3.55 | 3.86 | 3.93 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 90.22% for the first time exam takers from The George Washington University Law School.
The George Washington University Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 551 |
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| First-time Takers | 511
13 from prior year, 2 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 16 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 461 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 90.22% |
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| Average Pass Rate at District of Columbia Law Schools | 82.71% |
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First-year Enrollment
612 first-time students have enrolled in The George Washington University Law School.
By gender, 277 male and 323 female first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population The George Washington University Law School | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time |
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| Total | 527 | 495 | 25 |
612 | 564 | 36 |
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| Men | 191 | 179 | 13 |
267 | 254 | 23 |
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| Women | 328 | 316 | 12 |
323 | 310 | 13 |
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Law Schools in District of Columbia
There are 6 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in District of Columbia.