Washington and Lee University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    W&L Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows W&L 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.
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $46,497 160 3.41 48.58% 13.12% 374 -
    2016-17 $47,437
    		 160 3.47
    		 46.91%
    		 13.07%
    		 318
    		 -
    2017-18 $48,375
    		 161
    		 3.56
    		 41.28%
    		 16.56%
    		 329
    		 87.09%
    2018-19 $49,355
    		 163
    		 3.51
    		 28.65%
    		 14.49%
    		 388
    		 87.5%
    2019-20 $50,175
    		 163 3.64
    		 33.24%
    		 14.15%
    		 401
    		 89.72%
    2020-21 $51,395
    		 163 3.63
    		 36.73%
    		 16.12%
    		 360
    		 92.59%
    2021-22 $52,400
    		 164
    		 3.61
    		 31.44%
    		 20.53%
    		 379
    		 86.72%
    2022-23 $53,460
    		 164 3.66
    		 32.71%
    		 17.64%
    		 376
    		 90.27%
    2023-24 $55,550
    		 165
    		 3.72
    		 31.44%
    		 19.50%
    		 380
    		 83.33%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 165. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    W&L Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 158 160 162
    2017 155
    		 160 161
    2018 157
    		 161
    		 163
    2019 158
    		 163
    		 164
    2020 157
    		 163 164
    2021 157 163 164
    2022 159
    		 164
    		 166
    2023 159 164 166
    2024 159 165
    		 166
    Washington and Lee University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 3.72. The GPA is 0.11 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.31 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    W&L Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.08 3.41 3.58
    2017 3.16
    		 3.47
    		 3.67
    2018 3.17
    		 3.56
    		 3.7
    2019 3.21
    		 3.51
    		 3.68
    2020 3.43
    		 3.64
    		 3.73
    2021 3.32
    		 3.63
    		 3.79
    2022 3.41
    		 3.61
    		 3.78
    2023 3.47
    		 3.66
    		 3.78
    2024 3.4
    		 3.72
    		 3.8
    Washington and Lee University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Washington and Lee University School of Law is 31.44%. The acceptance rate is 0.004 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 17.141 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    W&L Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 1,867 907 119 48.58% 13.12%
    2017 1,908
    		 895
    		 117
    		 46.91%
    		 13.07%
    2018 2,369
    		 978
    		 162
    		 41.28%
    		 16.56%
    2019 2,914
    		 835
    		 121
    		 28.65%
    		 14.49%
    2020 2,551
    		 848
    		 120
    		 33.24%
    		 14.15%
    2021 1,993
    		 732
    		 118
    		 36.73%
    		 16.12%
    2022 2,293
    		 721
    		 148
    		 31.44%
    		 20.53%
    2023 2,045
    		 669
    		 118
    		 32.71%
    		 17.64%
    2024 2,023
    		 636
    		 124
    		 31.44%
    		 19.50%
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The W&L Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $55,550, which is $2,090 (3.91%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $9,053 (19.47%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    W&L Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$46,497
    2017$47,437
    2018$48,375
    2019$49,355
    2020$50,175
    2021$51,395
    2022$52,400
    2023$53,460
    2024$55,550
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 380 students enrolled in Washington and Lee University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 380 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Washington and Lee University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    W&L Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 370 4 374
    2017 314
    		 4 318
    2018 329
    		 0
    		 329
    2019 388
    		 0 388
    2020 401
    		 0 401
    2021 360
    		 0 360
    2022 379
    		 0 379
    2023 376
    		 0 376
    2024 380
    		 0 380
    Washington and Lee University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Washington and Lee University School of Law is 83%. 108 graduates took the exam first-time and 90 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Washington and Lee University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    W&L Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 94 8 6 93 81 87.09%
    2019 98
    		 8 5
    		 96
    		 84
    		 87.50%
    2020 110
    		 5
    		 2
    		 107
    		 96
    		 89.72%
    2021 154
    		 19
    		 0
    		 135
    		 125
    		 92.59%
    2022 118
    		 4
    		 14
    		 128
    		 111
    		 86.72%
    2023 119
    		 7
    		 1
    		 113
    		 102
    		 90.27%
    2024 107
    		 2
    		 4
    		 108
    		 90
    		 83.33%
    Washington and Lee University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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