University of Washington School of Law

Ranked #52
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #38 in Above the Law 2017
Seattle, Washington

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.76
Median LSAT
165
Acceptance rate
20%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
162
165
167
GPA
3.6
3.76
3.86
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
3412
100%
Accepted
669
20%
Matriculated
202
6%

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GPA
Underrepresented minority

Trends

U Washington acceptance rate trend

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U Washington LSAT trend

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U Washington GPA trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
88%
Full-time non-legal
5%
Unemployed
6%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Washington
122
California
12
District Of Columbia
5
International
1
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
48%
1-25
13%
26-500
19%
501+
16%
Business & industry
6%
Government
14%
Public interest
12%
Clerkship
11%
Federal
3%
State
8%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
1%
Unemployed
6%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$43,740
Estimated 3 years: $131,220
Cost of living (off-campus)
$29,082
Estimated 3 years
$87,246
Total cost
$73,926
Estimated 3 years
$221,778
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$15,000
25th percentile: $9,000
75th percentile: $18,000
Scholarship amounts
<50%
94%
50-100%
3%
100%
0%
>100%
3%

Demographics

Out of 544 students in 2024, 61% were women, and 45% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
35%
Women
61%
Other
2%
Full-time faculty
Men
46%
Women
54%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
59%
Women
41%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
55%
Black
2%
Asian
21%
Hisp
10%
PI
0%
AI
1%
2+
6%
Unk
5%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
52%
Black
5%
Asian
19%
Hisp
11%
PI
0%
AI
0%
2+
7%
Unk
5%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
76%
PoC
24%
Part-time faculty
White
89%
PoC
11%
U Washington student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
190
-
23
63
Women
332
-
27
44
Other gender
12
-
0
0
White
300
89
38
95
Asian
114
33
-
-
Hispanic
54
19
-
-
Black
13
9
-
-
Pacific Islander
0
0
-
-
American Indian
6
0
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
30
12
-
-
Other
27
9
-
-
People of Color
244
82
12
12
Frequently asked questions
Is U Washington hard to get into?

Yes, admission to U Washington is highly competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the U Washington acceptance rate was 19.61%.

What LSAT score do I need for U Washington?

To be a competitive applicant at U Washington, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 165 and a GPA of 3.76. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 162 and 167 on the LSAT.

How much does U Washington cost?

For the 2025 academic year, U Washington tuition is $43,740 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $73,926 per year.

Is U Washington a good law school?

U Washington is a respected program, particularly for students looking to practice in its surrounding region. It is currently ranked #52 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2026.

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