Washburn University School of Law

Topeka, KS Public ABA Accredited

Washburn Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1903, Washburn University School of Law, also known as Washburn Law, is a public law school located in Topeka, Kansas. Last year, 136 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 355. With 66 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 46.45% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 53.33% at Washburn University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 155 and the average GPA is 3.68. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 71.11%. For the 100 graduates in 2025, 89 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Washburn University School of Law.

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Washburn University School of Law tuition & fee is $30,880 for Kansas residents and $45,632 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
79.53% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $15,000 at Washburn University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 32.87% of tuition & fees.
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
2027 Tuition & fees1$30,880$45,632
2026 Tuition & fees2$30,880$45,632
Average Grant Amount$15,000
Grant Received79.53%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Washburn University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Washburn University School of Law Directory Information

Washburn University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and January and, JD degree is conferred in May, July, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is April 1, 2027. There is no application fee and free for applying.