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

19.90% Washington University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Washington University School of Law is 19.90% for the 2024-2025 admission. 4,798 students applied and 955 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 233 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 24.40%.

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 45%.
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 Law19.90%24.40%2331,181
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
Missouri Law Schools45%33.82%163678
Public56.94%38.54%128426
Private19.90%24.40%2331,181

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Washington University School of Law is September 1, 2025 (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 Open2024-09-01
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.

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Washington University School of Law is 173 and GPA is 3.96 over 233 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
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 163.
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 174 and the 25th percentile is 162. The 75th percentile of GPA is 4 and the 25th percentile is 3.49.
6 matriculated applicants, 2.58% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Washington University School of Law1733.96
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
Missouri Law Schools1633.74
Public1583.64
Private1733.96
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020162169170
2021162169170
2022163170171
2023164172173
2024162173174
2025163173176
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.43.833.93
20213.413.883.95
20223.563.933.99
20233.433.944
20243.493.954
20253.453.964
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
Number of Submitters6
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