ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Kansas: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
2 ABA-accredited schools, a 158.5 median-of-medians LSAT, and both Kansas placement rates north of 94%. The University of Kansas leads at a 96.6% full-time, long-term rate and an 84.9% discount share, though neither school in this state has a published sticker tuition figure to compare against it.
Every ABA law school in Kansas
Ranked by median LSAT, highest first. Every school's own page has the full 25th/50th/75th breakdown, cost, and job outcomes.
| School | LSAT 50th | GPA 50th | Accept. rate | Sticker/yr | FT/LT jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 162 | 3.9 | 39.1% | N/A on file | 96.6% |
| Washburn | 155 | 3.7 | 46.5% | N/A on file | 94.7% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Kansas market
Kansas runs 2 schools with a moderate admissions gap between them. The University of Kansas posts a 162 median LSAT, a 3.9 median GPA, and a 39.1% acceptance rate. Washburn sits lower, a 155 median LSAT, a 3.7 median GPA, and a 46.5% acceptance rate, a moderate gap between the 2.
Neither school has a published sticker tuition figure in this data, so a direct cost comparison isn't possible here. What is available is the discount rate, and Kansas leads there too, handing a grant to 84.9% of its class against Washburn's 79.5%. Both numbers are solid, meaning most students at either school aren't paying full price, whatever that price turns out to be.
Placement is the strongest part of this state's story. Kansas posts a 96.6% full-time, long-term rate, and Washburn isn't far behind at 94.7%. Both schools clear 94%.
Kansas is a honestly strong in-state option on the data that's available. Both schools discount most of their classes and both place graduates at strong rates. The missing piece is a confirmed tuition number, so anyone seriously considering either school should get a current cost breakdown directly before comparing it to offers elsewhere.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Kansas?
Kansas has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: the University of Kansas and Washburn University.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Kansas?
Washburn has the lower median LSAT of the 2 at 155, a 3.7 median GPA, and a 46.5% acceptance rate.
What's the cheapest law school in Kansas?
Neither the University of Kansas nor Washburn has a published sticker tuition figure in this data, so a direct cost comparison isn't possible. Contact both schools directly for current tuition numbers.
Which Kansas law school has the best job placement?
The University of Kansas posts the state's strongest full-time, long-term placement rate at 96.6%, ahead of Washburn's 94.7%, both strong results.
Is it worth going to law school in Kansas if I don't plan to practice there?
The placement numbers at both schools are strong enough to travel reasonably well, even without a T14 name attached. Without a confirmed tuition figure, though, it's hard to fully compare the total cost against out-of-state options, so verify current pricing before treating either school as a clear financial win.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against each school's own filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-10-06.
