Washburn University School of Law
Founded in 1903, Washburn University School of Law is a Public school located in Topeka, KS. The next statements briefly introduces Washburn University School of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 155 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.68 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $45,632 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 46.5% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 355 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 71.1% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Washburn University School of Law is $30,880 for Kansas residents and $45,632 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 6.80% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,945 for Kansas residents and $20,949 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $10,787 for Kansas residents and $20,467 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $16,043 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Residents | Out-of-State | Kansas Residents | Out-of-State | Kansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $26,340 | $39,900 | $28,886 | $42,725 | $30,880 | $45,632 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $16,043 | $16,043 | $16,043 | |||
| Undergraduate Tuition | $9,945 | $20,949 | - | - | -a | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $10,787 | $20,467 | - | - | -a | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for Washburn University School of Law is 155. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Washburn University School of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.68, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 157 | 154 | 159 |
| 50th Percentile | 154 | 151 | 155 |
| 25th Percentile | 150 | 148 | 151 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.88 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.59 | 3.61 | 3.68 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.25 | 3.26 | 3.37 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Washburn University School of Law is 46.4% where 549 applicants have applied to and 255 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Washburn University School of Law is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 53.3% where 136 students finally enrolled out of 255 admitted students. The yield Washburn University School of Law is much higher (highly eager to enroll) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 469 | 372 | 549 |
| Admitted | 310 | 272 | 255 |
| Enrolled | 97 | 118 | 136 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 73.1% | 46.4% |
| Yield | 31.3% | 43.4% | 53.3% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 355 law school students have enrolled to Washburn University School of Law. 347 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 8 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
137 first-time students have enrolled in Washburn University School of Law. By gender, 68 male , 65 female, and 1 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in Washburn University School of Law. With 1 pre-admitted students, there are 137 first-time law school Students at Washburn University School of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 305 | 328 | 355 |
| JD Enrollment | 290 | 317 | 347 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 137 |
| Men | 54 | 68 |
| Women | 65 | 65 |
| Other | 2 | 1 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Washburn University School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 71.11% - 90 students have taken and 64 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than Kansas average bar exam pass rate (79.97%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 100 | 100 | 92 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 94 | 94 | 90 |
| New Graduates | 73 | 73 | 64 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 21 | 21 | 26 |
| Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 22 | 22 | 26 |
| Exam Passer | 79 | 79 | 64 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 84.04% | 84.04% | 71.11% |
| Kansas Pass Rate | 78.19% | 78.24% | 79.97% |
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