ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Washington: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
University of Washington runs a 165 median LSAT, a 19.6% acceptance rate, and an 88.9% FT/LT placement rate, at a $57,810 sticker.
Every ABA law school in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | 165 | 3.8 | 19.6% | $57,810 | 88.9% |
| Seattle | 159 | 3.6 | 38.9% | N/A on file | 85.4% |
| Gonzaga | 155 | 3.5 | 51.1% | $57,962 | 77.7% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Washington market
University of Washington leads with a 165 median LSAT, a 3.8 GPA, and a 19.6% acceptance rate. Seattle University follows at a 159 LSAT and a 38.9% acceptance rate, and Gonzaga anchors the bottom at a 155 LSAT and a 51.1% acceptance rate.
Sticker prices land close together at the top: UW charges $57,810 a year and Gonzaga charges $57,962, almost the same number despite the 10-point LSAT gap between them. Gonzaga discounts far more aggressively, though, at 97.9% by share against UW's 70.4%, so a competitive applicant can bring Gonzaga's real cost down well below UW's even with a higher sticker on paper.
Job outcomes favor the more selective schools, same as most states. UW posts the best FT/LT rate at 88.9%, Seattle follows at 85.4%, and Gonzaga trails at 77.7%, an 11.2-point spread between the top and bottom of the state.
If UW is out of reach, Seattle is the more balanced fallback of the remaining 2, with better outcomes than Gonzaga and a noticeably tighter 38.9% acceptance rate versus Gonzaga's 51.1%. Gonzaga's heavy discounting is worth weighing against its lower placement rate before deciding it's the value play it looks like on price alone.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Washington?
Washington has 3 ABA-accredited law schools: University of Washington, Seattle University, and Gonzaga.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Washington?
Gonzaga, with a 155 median LSAT and a 51.1% acceptance rate, the softest numbers among Washington's 3 schools. Easiest still means a real score, not a guarantee.
What's the cheapest law school in Washington?
University of Washington, at $57,810 a year in sticker tuition, though Gonzaga's much heavier discounting can bring its real cost lower for a strong applicant.
Which Washington law school has the best job placement?
University of Washington, at 88.9% full-time, long-term employment within 10 months of graduation, ahead of Seattle and Gonzaga.
Is it worth going to law school in Washington if I don't plan to practice there?
For University of Washington, yes, an 88.9% FT/LT rate travels well outside the state. Seattle's numbers are solid too. Gonzaga's 77.7% placement rate is the one to weigh more carefully if you're not staying local to use its regional network.
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 2026-10-05.
