Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    17.16% Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Washington University School of Law is 17.16% for the academic year 2023-2024. 5,554 students applied and 953 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 228 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.92%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Washington University School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Washington University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Missouri, Washington University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 43%.
    You can compare Washington University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
    Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Washington University School of Law17.16%23.92%2281,341
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    Missouri Law Schools43%35.48%161728
    Public55.68%41.26%127421
    Private17.16%23.92%2281,341
    Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Washington University School of Law is 173 and GPA is 3.95 over 228 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Washington University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Missouri, Washington University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare Washington University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 173 and the 25th percentile is 164. The 75th percentile of GPA is 4 and the 25th percentile is 3.43.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Washington University School of Law1733.95
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    Missouri Law Schools1623.73
    Public1573.63
    Private1733.95
    Washington University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019160168170
    2020162169170
    2021162169170
    2022163170171
    2023164172173
    2024162173174
    Washington University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.393.813.89
    20203.43.833.93
    20213.413.883.95
    20223.563.933.99
    20233.433.944
    20243.493.954
    Washington University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Washington University School of Law is September 1, 2022 (Application Open). 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 Washington University School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Washington University School of Law 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.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone314-935-4525
    Emailapplylaw@wustl.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://law.wustl.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://law.wustl.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/jd-application-information/
    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 Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal 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.
    Addenda Regarding Diversity, Financial Need, Experiences, And Grades
    • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
    Character And Fitness Addendum
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
    Data Source: https://law.wustl.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/jd-application-information/
    Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission