Marshall-Wythe School of Law Class Profiles by Year
W & M Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows W & M 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.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $39,800 ($30,800) |
163 | 3.69 | 36.19% | 12.04% | 668 | - |
| 2016-17 | $41,000 ($32,000) ▲3.02% |
162 ▼-1 |
3.75 ▲0.06 |
40.62% ▲4.43% |
13.74% ▲1.71% |
675 ▲7 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $41,964 ($32,964) ▲2.35% |
163 ▲1 |
3.75 | 35.60% ▼-5.02% |
13.02% ▼-0.73% |
694 ▲19 |
91.48% |
| 2018-19 | $43,000 ($34,000) ▲2.47% |
162 ▼-1 |
3.76 ▲0.01 |
36.13% ▲0.53% |
14.85% ▲1.83% |
600 ▼-94 |
91% ▼-0.48% |
| 2019-20 | $44,000 ($35,000) ▲2.33% |
163 ▲1 |
3.76 | 30.42% ▼-5.71% |
23.98% ▲9.13% |
680 ▲80 |
90.91% ▼-0.09% |
| 2020-21 | $44,000 ($35,000) |
163 | 3.6 ▼-0.16 |
42.07% ▲11.65% |
23.14% ▼-0.84% |
702 ▲22 |
96.92% ▲6.01% |
| 2021-22 | $47,553 ($36,335) ▲8.08% |
164 ▲1 |
3.78 ▲0.18 |
30.09% ▼-11.98% |
20.63% ▼-2.51% |
687 ▼-15 |
93.82% ▼-3.10% |
| 2022-23 | $52,541 ($38,131) ▲10.49% |
165 ▲1 |
3.75 ▼-0.03 |
46.01% ▲15.92% |
29.76% ▲9.13% |
662 ▼-25 |
93.9% ▲0.08% |
| 2023-24 | $66,043 ($43,286) ▲25.70% |
166 ▲1 |
3.77 ▲0.02 |
27.31% ▼-18.70% |
23.78% ▼-5.98% |
556 ▼-106 |
92.96% ▼-0.94% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 166. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Marshall-Wythe School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 158 | 163 | 164 |
| 2017 | 157 ▼-1 |
162 ▼-1 |
164 |
| 2018 | 157 | 163 ▲1 |
164 |
| 2019 | 156 ▼-1 |
162 ▼-1 |
164 |
| 2020 | 159 ▲3 |
163 ▲1 |
164 |
| 2021 | 161 ▲2 |
163 | 164 |
| 2022 | 161 | 164 ▲1 |
165 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 160 ▼-1 |
165 ▲1 |
166 ▲1 |
| 2024 | 162 ▲2 |
166 ▲1 |
168 ▲2 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 3.77. The GPA is 0.0099999999999998 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.08 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Marshall-Wythe School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.4 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| 2017 | 3.49 ▲0.09 |
3.75 ▲0.06 |
3.88 ▲0.02 |
| 2018 | 3.47 ▼-0.02 |
3.75 |
3.85 ▼-0.03 |
| 2019 | 3.4 ▼-0.07 |
3.76 ▲0.01 |
3.9 ▲0.05 |
| 2020 | 3.46 ▲0.06 |
3.76 |
3.89 ▼-0.01 |
| 2021 | 3.39 ▼-0.07 |
3.6 ▼-0.16 |
3.79 ▼-0.10 |
| 2022 | 3.64 ▲0.25 |
3.78 ▲0.18 |
3.89 ▲0.10 |
| 2023 | 3.5 ▼-0.14 |
3.75 ▼-0.03 |
3.85 ▼-0.04 |
| 2024 | 3.54 ▲0.04 |
3.77 ▲0.02 |
3.87 ▲0.02 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 27.31%. The acceptance rate is 2.781 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 8.884 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Marshall-Wythe School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,567 | 1,653 | 199 | 36.19% | 12.04% |
| 2017 | 4,227 ▼-340 |
1,717 ▲64 |
236 ▲37 |
40.62% ▲4.43% |
13.74% ▲1.71% |
| 2018 | 4,014 ▼-213 |
1,429 ▼-288 |
186 ▼-50 |
35.60% ▼-5.02% |
13.02% ▼-0.73% |
| 2019 | 3,579 ▼-435 |
1,293 ▼-136 |
192 ▲6 |
36.13% ▲0.53% |
14.85% ▲1.83% |
| 2020 | 3,291 ▼-288 |
1,001 ▼-292 |
240 ▲48 |
30.42% ▼-5.71% |
23.98% ▲9.13% |
| 2021 | 2,332 ▼-959 |
981 ▼-20 |
227 ▼-13 |
42.07% ▲11.65% |
23.14% ▼-0.84% |
| 2022 | 2,642 ▲310 |
795 ▼-186 |
164 ▼-63 |
30.09% ▼-11.98% |
20.63% ▼-2.51% |
| 2023 | 1,541 ▼-1101 |
709 ▼-86 |
211 ▲47 |
46.01% ▲15.92% |
29.76% ▲9.13% |
| 2024 | 2,248 ▲707 |
614 ▼-95 |
146 ▼-65 |
27.31% ▼-18.70% |
23.78% ▼-5.98% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The W & M Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $44,706 for in-state and $68,329 for out-of-state students, which is $15,788 (30.05%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $28,529 (71.68%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Marshall-Wythe School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,800 | $39,800 |
| 2017 | $32,000▲3.90% | $41,000▲3.02% |
| 2018 | $32,964▲3.01% | $41,964▲2.35% |
| 2019 | $34,000▲3.14% | $43,000▲2.47% |
| 2020 | $35,000▲2.94% | $44,000▲2.33% |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $44,000 |
| 2022 | $36,335▲3.81% | $47,553▲8.08% |
| 2023 | $38,131▲4.94% | $52,541▲10.49% |
| 2024 | $43,286▲13.52% | $66,043▲25.70% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 556 students enrolled in Marshall-Wythe School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 529 students joined in J.D. program and 27 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The W & M Law's enrollment size reduced by 16.77% since 2016 from 668 to 556 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Marshall-Wythe School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 631 | 37 | 668 |
| 2017 | 645 ▲14 |
30 ▼-7 |
675 ▲7 |
| 2018 | 633 ▼-12 |
61 ▲31 |
694 ▲19 |
| 2019 | 520 ▼-113 |
80 ▲19 |
600 ▼-94 |
| 2020 | 603 ▲83 |
77 ▼-3 |
680 ▲80 |
| 2021 | 640 ▲37 |
62 ▼-15 |
702 ▲22 |
| 2022 | 622 ▼-18 |
65 ▲3 |
687 ▼-15 |
| 2023 | 606 ▼-16 |
56 ▼-9 |
662 ▼-25 |
| 2024 | 529 ▼-77 |
27 ▼-29 |
556 ▼-106 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 93%. 213 graduates took the exam first-time and 198 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Marshall-Wythe School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 227 | 9 | 4 | 223 | 204 | 91.48% |
| 2019 | 208 ▼-19 |
10 ▲1 |
1 ▼-3 |
200 ▼-23 |
182 ▼-22 |
91.00% ▼-0.48% |
| 2020 | 229 ▲21 |
22 ▲12 |
2 ▲1 |
209 ▲9 |
190 ▲8 |
90.91% ▼-0.090000000000003% |
| 2021 | 182 ▼-47 |
23 ▲1 |
3 ▲1 |
162 ▼-47 |
157 ▼-33 |
96.92% ▲6.01% |
| 2022 | 179 ▼-3 |
14 ▼-9 |
13 ▲10 |
178 ▲16 |
167 ▲10 |
93.82% ▼-3.1% |
| 2023 | 225 ▲46 |
20 ▲6 |
8 ▼-5 |
213 ▲35 |
200 ▲33 |
93.90% ▲0.080000000000013% |
| 2024 | 217 ▼-8 |
14 ▼-6 |
12 ▲4 |
213 | 198 ▼-2 |
92.96% ▼-0.94000000000001% |
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