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University of Washington School of Law

Seattle, Washington

2025 First Year Class data, sourced from the ABA 509 Required Disclosure. Data last updated July 2026.

Median LSAT165Middle 50%:
162–167

Median GPA3.76Middle 50%:
3.60–3.86

Admissions funnel

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

19.6%of applicants were offered admission

Applications3,412100%

Accepted66919.6%

Matriculated20230% yield

Application basics

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

Application deadline
03/15
Application fee
$60
Accepts GRE
—
Part-time program
Not offered

Is Washington hard to get into?

University of Washington School of Law is among the more selective law schools in the country. 19.6% of the 3,412 applicants in the 2025 First Year Class were offered admission. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 162 and 167 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.60 and 3.86.

Compared with the 40 profiled schools

Median LSATWashington 165

Median GPAWashington 3.76

See where your LSAT score stands

Washington's median LSAT is 165. Enter your scaled score, or convert from questions missed on a PrepTest, and we'll compare it against the 162–167 middle 50% range.

Out of 77 scored questions, don't count the unscored experimental section.

Scaled score180

77 correct out of 77

13 points above Washington's 75th percentile (167)

Based on LSAC scoring curves for PrepTests 101–159 (post-August 2024 format).

University of Washington School of Law admissions events

Open houses, information sessions, and admissions office hours are the easiest way to get to know Washington before you apply, but every school posts them differently, so they're easy to miss. Here are the upcoming Washington admissions events we're tracking, with links to register.

  • VirtualDrop-in, no registration

    Financial Aid Workshop (11am-12pm PT)

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Zoom

    Zoom group information session with the UW Law financial aid coordinator on federal loan options, smart borrowing tips, cost of attendance, outside scholarships and additional funding resources, 11am-noon PT.

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    NLAC Law Fair

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST

    Denny Hall, Room 303, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

    UW Law Admissions' NLAC Law Fair on the Seattle campus in Denny Hall, room 303, 6-8:30pm PT; the listing gives no further detail.

    View details ↗
  • VirtualDrop-in, no registration

    Financial Aid Workshop (11am-12pm PT)

    Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Zoom

    November 19 session of the UW Law financial aid group Zoom workshop, covering federal loan options, smart borrowing, cost of attendance and outside scholarships, 11am-noon PT.

    View details ↗
  • VirtualRegistration required

    Group Q&A Session with UW Law JD Admissions

    Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Zoom

    Zoom group Q&A with the UW Law admissions team on all things JD admissions, 11am-noon PT on Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day, as listed in UW's feed). Register through the UW Law booking page.

    Register ↗
See all Washington admissions events on law.uw.edu ↗

Tuition and aid

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class: annual tuition, cost of living, and grant aid as reported to the ABA.

Cost of attendance

Tuition $45,927Living $29,082About $75,009 a year

Annual tuition (in-state)
$45,927
Annual tuition (out-of-state)
$57,810
Estimated 3-year tuition
$137,781
Annual cost of living
$29,082
Estimated 3-year total
$225,027

Grant aid

Students receiving aid
70%
Median scholarship
$14,000
25th percentile
$7,500
75th percentile
$18,930

After graduation

Via ABA Employment QVia ABA Bar Passage Q

2024 graduates: first-time bar passage and employment status as reported to the ABA.

81.3%Full-time legal employmentLong-term, JD-required positions

91.7%First-time bar passageAcross all reported jurisdictions

Employment by employer type

Based on 171 graduates

Mid-size firms (26–500)3218.7%

Large firms (501+ attorneys)2715.8%

Government2414.0%

Small firms (1–25)2313.5%

Public interest2011.7%

State / local clerkships148.2%

Unemployed116.4%

Business & industry105.8%

Federal clerkships52.9%

Academia21.2%

Top jurisdictions where graduates work

  • Washingtongraduates122
  • Californiagraduates12
  • District of Columbiagraduates5

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. University of Washington School of Law runs admissions events throughout the application cycle: information sessions, open houses, campus tours, and admissions office hours. Most are free and many are held virtually. Registration requirements vary from event to event, so check each listing before you go. See the current schedule and upcoming dates in the admissions events section above, or on Washington's own admissions events page.

University of Washington School of Law is among the more selective law schools in the country. Its acceptance rate is 19.6%: 669 offers from 3,412 applications. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 162 and 167 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.60 and 3.86.

The median LSAT at University of Washington School of Law is 165. The 25th percentile is 162 and the 75th percentile is 167, meaning half of admitted students scored between 162 and 167. There is no minimum score. Admissions consider GPA, essays, recommendations, and experience alongside the LSAT.

The median GPA at University of Washington School of Law is 3.76. The middle 50% range is 3.60 to 3.86. Like the LSAT, GPA is one factor among several. Strong applications routinely combine slightly-below-median numbers with compelling essays or distinctive experience.

Annual tuition at University of Washington School of Law is $45,927 (in-state; out-of-state is $57,810). Adding an estimated cost of living of $29,082, the total annual cost is about $75,009 and the three-year total is roughly $225,027. About 70% of students receive grant aid; the median scholarship is $14,000.

91.7% of Washington's recent graduates passed the bar on their first attempt. 81.3% of graduates land full-time, long-term positions where a JD is required.

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Every number on this page comes from one of three federally mandated ABA Required Disclosures for University of Washington School of Law:

ABA 509 ↗ABA Employment Summary (2024 graduates) ↗ABA Bar Admission Outcomes ↗ABA Required Disclosures hub ↗

Data last updated July 2026. These figures and events are compiled from public sources and can be outdated or change without notice. Always confirm current numbers, deadlines, and event dates on University of Washington School of Law's official website before making any decisions: www.law.uw.edu.

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