Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rates, 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 Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
Washington University School of Law	17.16%	23.92%	228	1,341
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
Missouri Law Schools	43%	35.48%	161	728
Public	55.68%	41.26%	127	421
Private	17.16%	23.92%	228	1,341

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.

Timeline


Application Open	2023-09-01
Admission Contact
Phone	314-935-4525
Email	applylaw@wustl.edu
General Admission Information	https://law.wustl.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/
Application Requirements	https://law.wustl.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/jd-application-information/

Application Requirements


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/

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 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 173 and the 25^th percentile is 164. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 4 and the 25^th percentile is 3.43.

2024 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
Washington University School of Law	173	3.95
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
Missouri Law Schools	162	3.73
Public	157	3.63
Private	173	3.95

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	160	168	170
2020	162	169	170
2021	162	169	170
2022	163	170	171
2023	164	172	173
2024	162	173	174

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	3.39	3.81	3.89
2020	3.4	3.83	3.93
2021	3.41	3.88	3.95
2022	3.56	3.93	3.99
2023	3.43	3.94	4
2024	3.49	3.95	4

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