Washington and Lee University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    W&L Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows W&L Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $45,597 160 3.41 48.58% 13.12% 374 -
    2016-17 $46,497
    		 160 3.47
    		 46.91%
    		 13.07%
    		 318
    		 -
    2017-18 $47,437
    		 161
    		 3.56
    		 41.28%
    		 16.56%
    		 329
    		 87.09%
    2018-19 $48,375
    		 163
    		 3.51
    		 28.65%
    		 14.49%
    		 388
    		 87.5%
    2019-20 $49,355
    		 163 3.64
    		 33.24%
    		 14.15%
    		 401
    		 89.72%
    2020-21 $50,175
    		 163 3.63
    		 36.73%
    		 16.12%
    		 360
    		 92.59%
    2021-22 $53,400
    		 164
    		 3.61
    		 31.44%
    		 20.53%
    		 379
    		 86.72%
    2022-23 $54,460
    		 164 3.66
    		 32.71%
    		 17.64%
    		 376
    		 90.27%
    2023-24 $55,550
    		 165
    		 3.72
    		 31.44%
    		 19.50%
    		 380
    		 83.33%
    2024-25 $57,180
    		 166
    		 3.73
    		 31.68%
    		 22.02%
    		 354
    		 83.33%
    2025-26 $59,940
    		 167
    		 3.75
    		 22.73%
    		 24.06%
    		 369
    		 89.36%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 167. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 7 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    W&L Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 158 160 162
    2017 155
    		 160 161
    2018 157
    		 161
    		 163
    2019 158
    		 163
    		 164
    2020 157
    		 163 164
    2021 157 163 164
    2022 159
    		 164
    		 166
    2023 159 164 166
    2024 159 165
    		 166
    2025 159 166
    		 167
    2026 161
    		 167
    		 168
    Washington and Lee University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 3.75. The GPA is 0.03 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.34 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    W&L Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.08 3.41 3.58
    2017 3.16
    		 3.47
    		 3.67
    2018 3.17
    		 3.56
    		 3.7
    2019 3.21
    		 3.51
    		 3.68
    2020 3.43
    		 3.64
    		 3.73
    2021 3.32
    		 3.63
    		 3.79
    2022 3.41
    		 3.61
    		 3.78
    2023 3.47
    		 3.66
    		 3.78
    2024 3.4
    		 3.72
    		 3.8
    2025 3.42
    		 3.73
    		 3.83
    2026 3.51
    		 3.75
    		 3.85
    Washington and Lee University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 22.73%. The acceptance rate is 8.708 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 25.851 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    W&L Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 1,867 907 119 48.58% 13.12%
    2017 1,908
    		 895
    		 117
    		 46.91%
    		 13.07%
    2018 2,369
    		 978
    		 162
    		 41.28%
    		 16.56%
    2019 2,914
    		 835
    		 121
    		 28.65%
    		 14.49%
    2020 2,551
    		 848
    		 120
    		 33.24%
    		 14.15%
    2021 1,993
    		 732
    		 118
    		 36.73%
    		 16.12%
    2022 2,293
    		 721
    		 148
    		 31.44%
    		 20.53%
    2023 2,045
    		 669
    		 118
    		 32.71%
    		 17.64%
    2024 2,023
    		 636
    		 124
    		 31.44%
    		 19.50%
    2025 1,749
    		 554
    		 122
    		 31.68%
    		 22.02%
    2026 2,341
    		 532
    		 128
    		 22.73%
    		 24.06%
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The W&L Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $62,835, which is $2,895 (4.83%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $17,238 (37.81%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    W&L Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$45,597
    2017$46,497
    2018$47,437
    2019$48,375
    2020$49,355
    2021$50,175
    2022$53,400
    2023$54,460
    2024$55,550
    2025$57,180
    2026$59,940
    2027$62,835
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 369 students enrolled in Washington and Lee University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 369 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    W&L Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 370 4 374
    2017 314
    		 4 318
    2018 329
    		 0
    		 329
    2019 388
    		 0 388
    2020 401
    		 0 401
    2021 360
    		 0 360
    2022 379
    		 0 379
    2023 376
    		 0 376
    2024 380
    		 0 380
    2025 354
    		 0 354
    2026 369
    		 0 369
    Washington and Lee University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Washington and Lee University School of Law is 89%. 141 graduates took the exam first-time and 126 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Washington and Lee University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    W&L Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 94 8 6 93 81 87.09%
    2019 98
    		 8 5
    		 96
    		 84
    		 87.50%
    2020 110
    		 5
    		 2
    		 107
    		 96
    		 89.72%
    2021 154
    		 19
    		 0
    		 135
    		 125
    		 92.59%
    2022 118
    		 4
    		 14
    		 128
    		 111
    		 86.72%
    2023 119
    		 7
    		 1
    		 113
    		 102
    		 90.27%
    2024 107
    		 2
    		 4
    		 108
    		 90
    		 83.33%
    2025 107 2 4 108 90 83.33%
    2026 143
    		 4
    		 2
    		 141
    		 126
    		 89.36%
    Washington and Lee University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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