The George Washington University Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

27.21% The George Washington University Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The George Washington University Law School is 27.21% for the 2025-2026 admission. 9,718 students applied and 2,644 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 595 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 22.50%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at The George Washington University Law School Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for The George Washington University Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., The George Washington University Law School's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, The George Washington University Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 28%.
You can compare The George Washington University Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
The George Washington University Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
The George Washington University Law School27.21%22.50%5952,030
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
District of Columbia Law Schools28%26.01%3431,298
Public36.98%25.99%82236
Private26.54%26.01%3951,510
The George Washington University Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at The George Washington University Law School is 168 and GPA is 3.86 over 595 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., The George Washington University Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, The George Washington University Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
You can compare The George Washington University Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 169 and the 25th percentile is 159. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.62.
5 matriculated applicants, 0.84% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
The George Washington University Law School1683.86
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
District of Columbia Law Schools1623.67
Public1513.28
Private1643.75
The George Washington University Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall159166167
Full-time160166167
Part-time155161167
2022Overall162167168
Full-time162167168
Part-time156164169
2023Overall162168169
Full-time162168169
Part-time157166169
2024Overall160168170
Full-time161169170
Part-time157160169
2025Overall159168169
Full-time159168169
Part-time157168168
2026Overall162168170
Full-time163168170
Part-time159166168
The George Washington University Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall3.453.763.85
Full-time3.463.763.86
Part-time3.33.663.82
2022Overall3.553.833.91
Full-time3.573.833.91
Part-time3.193.683.9
2023Overall3.523.843.93
Full-time3.533.853.93
Part-time3.393.633.87
2024Overall3.543.853.91
Full-time3.543.853.91
Part-time3.353.813.89
2025Overall3.623.873.93
Full-time3.633.873.93
Part-time3.323.783.9
2026Overall3.553.863.93
Full-time3.543.863.92
Part-time3.593.883.96
The George Washington University Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at The George Washington University Law School is March 1, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at The George Washington University Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to The George Washington University Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2026-02-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone202-994-7230
Emailadmissions@law.gwu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.gwu.edu/jd-admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.gwu.edu/jd-admission-requirements
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Personal Statement And Optional Identity Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
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