Seattle University School of Law Class Profiles by Year
Seattle Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Seattle 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 | - | 154 | 3.24 | 58.30% | 22.26% | 820 | - |
| 2016-17 | - | 154 | 3.35 ▲0.11 |
64.16% ▲5.87% |
20.83% ▼-1.43% |
710 ▼-110 |
- |
| 2017-18 | - | 154 | 3.34 ▼-0.01 |
67.22% ▲3.06% |
20.10% ▼-0.73% |
665 ▼-45 |
76.05% |
| 2018-19 | - | 154 | 3.32 ▼-0.02 |
65.19% ▼-2.03% |
23.24% ▲3.14% |
609 ▼-56 |
75.12% ▼-0.93% |
| 2019-20 | - | 155 ▲1 |
3.37 ▲0.05 |
61.69% ▼-3.49% |
26.53% ▲3.28% |
677 ▲68 |
71.27% ▼-3.85% |
| 2020-21 | - | 155 | 3.39 ▲0.02 |
59.66% ▼-2.04% |
25.83% ▼-0.69% |
702 ▲25 |
76.92% ▲5.65% |
| 2021-22 | - | 157 ▲2 |
3.36 ▼-0.03 |
51.95% ▼-7.71% |
25.33% ▼-0.50% |
691 ▼-11 |
75.82% ▼-1.10% |
| 2022-23 | - | 157 | 3.44 ▲0.08 |
54.92% ▲2.98% |
24.92% ▼-0.41% |
747 ▲56 |
76.44% ▲0.62% |
| 2023-24 | - | 157 | 3.51 ▲0.07 |
52.26% ▼-2.66% |
25.98% ▲1.06% |
750 ▲3 |
69.09% ▼-7.35% |
| 2024-25 | - | 157 | 3.53 ▲0.02 |
53.23% ▲0.97% |
23.16% ▼-2.81% |
771 ▲21 |
74.55% ▲5.46% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 LSAT score at Seattle University School of Law is 157. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Seattle University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 151 | 154 | 157 |
| 2017 | 151 | 154 | 158 ▲1 |
| 2018 | 150 ▼-1 |
154 | 157 ▼-1 |
| 2019 | 150 | 154 | 157 |
| 2020 | 151 ▲1 |
155 ▲1 |
157 |
| 2021 | 151 | 155 | 157 |
| 2022 | 152 ▲1 |
157 ▲2 |
159 ▲2 |
| 2023 | 152 | 157 | 160 ▲1 |
| 2024 | 152 | 157 | 160 |
| 2025 | 153 ▲1 |
157 | 160 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 GPA at Seattle University School of Law is 3.53. The GPA is 0.09 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.29 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Seattle University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.99 | 3.24 | 3.49 |
| 2017 | 3.11 ▲0.12 |
3.35 ▲0.11 |
3.54 ▲0.05 |
| 2018 | 3.03 ▼-0.08 |
3.34 ▼-0.01 |
3.5 ▼-0.04 |
| 2019 | 3.03 |
3.32 ▼-0.02 |
3.54 ▲0.04 |
| 2020 | 3.08 ▲0.05 |
3.37 ▲0.05 |
3.57 ▲0.03 |
| 2021 | 3.14 ▲0.06 |
3.39 ▲0.02 |
3.57 |
| 2022 | 3.08 ▼-0.06 |
3.36 ▼-0.03 |
3.56 ▼-0.01 |
| 2023 | 3.11 ▲0.03 |
3.44 ▲0.08 |
3.68 ▲0.12 |
| 2024 | 3.14 ▲0.03 |
3.51 ▲0.07 |
3.71 ▲0.03 |
| 2025 | 3.21 ▲0.07 |
3.53 ▲0.02 |
3.72 ▲0.01 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 acceptance rate at Seattle University School of Law is 53.23%. The acceptance rate is 1.693 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 5.066 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Seattle University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,549 | 903 | 201 | 58.30% | 22.26% |
| 2017 | 1,504 ▼-45 |
965 ▲62 |
201 | 64.16% ▲5.87% |
20.83% ▼-1.43% |
| 2018 | 1,443 ▼-61 |
970 ▲5 |
195 ▼-6 |
67.22% ▲3.06% |
20.10% ▼-0.73% |
| 2019 | 1,419 ▼-24 |
925 ▼-45 |
215 ▲20 |
65.19% ▼-2.03% |
23.24% ▲3.14% |
| 2020 | 1,381 ▼-38 |
852 ▼-73 |
226 ▲11 |
61.69% ▼-3.49% |
26.53% ▲3.28% |
| 2021 | 1,408 ▲27 |
840 ▼-12 |
217 ▼-9 |
59.66% ▼-2.04% |
25.83% ▼-0.69% |
| 2022 | 1,748 ▲340 |
908 ▲68 |
230 ▲13 |
51.95% ▼-7.71% |
25.33% ▼-0.50% |
| 2023 | 1,615 ▼-133 |
887 ▼-21 |
221 ▼-9 |
54.92% ▲2.98% |
24.92% ▼-0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,569 ▼-46 |
820 ▼-67 |
213 ▼-8 |
52.26% ▼-2.66% |
25.98% ▲1.06% |
| 2025 | 1,687 ▲118 |
898 ▲78 |
208 ▼-5 |
53.23% ▲0.97% |
23.16% ▼-2.81% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 771 students enrolled in Seattle University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 666 students joined in J.D. program and 105 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Seattle University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2025.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 820 | 0 | 820 |
| 2017 | 708 ▼-112 |
2 ▲2 |
710 ▼-110 |
| 2018 | 654 ▼-54 |
11 ▲9 |
665 ▼-45 |
| 2019 | 598 ▼-56 |
11 | 609 ▼-56 |
| 2020 | 647 ▲49 |
30 ▲19 |
677 ▲68 |
| 2021 | 667 ▲20 |
35 ▲5 |
702 ▲25 |
| 2022 | 677 ▲10 |
14 ▼-21 |
691 ▼-11 |
| 2023 | 670 ▼-7 |
77 ▲63 |
747 ▲56 |
| 2024 | 678 ▲8 |
72 ▼-5 |
750 ▲3 |
| 2025 | 666 ▼-12 |
105 ▲33 |
771 ▲21 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024
The 2024 bar exam pass rate of Seattle University School of Law is 75%. 165 graduates took the exam first-time and 123 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Seattle University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 222 | 42 | 57 | 238 | 181 | 76.05% |
| 2019 | 239 ▲17 |
66 ▲24 |
35 ▼-22 |
209 ▼-29 |
157 ▼-24 |
75.12% ▼-0.92999999999999% |
| 2020 | 180 ▼-59 |
53 ▼-13 |
47 ▲12 |
174 ▼-35 |
124 ▼-33 |
71.27% ▼-3.85% |
| 2021 | 184 ▲4 |
153 ▲100 |
34 ▼-13 |
65 ▼-109 |
50 ▼-74 |
76.92% ▲5.65% |
| 2022 | 193 ▲9 |
43 ▼-110 |
31 ▼-3 |
182 ▲117 |
138 ▲88 |
75.82% ▼-1.1% |
| 2023 | 205 ▲12 |
46 ▲3 |
32 ▲1 |
191 ▲9 |
146 ▲8 |
76.44% ▲0.62% |
| 2024 | 205 | 46 | 6 ▼-26 |
165 ▼-26 |
114 ▼-32 |
69.09% ▼-7.35% |
| 2025 | 205 | 46 | 6 | 165 | 123 ▲9 |
74.55% ▲5.46% |
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