ABA 509 DATA, 2025
Washburn Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
Washburn's median LSAT is 155, the median GPA a 3.7, and the acceptance rate runs 46.5%, one of the more forgiving rates in this group. The number that hurts: only 4.2% of 2024 grads landed a biglaw job, and 35.8% went into government or public interest work instead.
What it takes to get in
These are the school's own reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile LSAT and GPA numbers from its ABA Standard 509 filing, the same disclosure every accredited law school has to file each year. The 50th percentile is the median: half the admitted class scored above it, half below.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | 155 | 159 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 150 | 154 | 157 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 149 | 152 | 155 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
The median LSAT is up 1 point since 2019 and the median GPA moved +0.3.
Your odds
At a 155 LSAT and a 3.7 GPA, you're right at Washburn's median, not clearly above the pack, since half the admitted class matches those numbers too. Fall to 151 or below on the LSAT and you're in the bottom quarter, though the 46.5% acceptance rate still leaves real room. Run your own numbers through the calculator before you spend a filing fee guessing.
See where you land: the LSAT Unplugged law school chances calculator. What is 1 LSAT point worth here? See the scholarship math.
What it costs
Tuition isn't on file for this school in the 509 master for 2025 or 2024. Check the school's own site before you plan around a number.
A score above the 159 75th percentile gives you the strongest position with Washburn's financial aid office, and 79.5% of the class received a grant, so most students aren't paying full price.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 94.7% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 4.2% |
| Federal clerkships | 1.1% |
| Government + public interest | 35.8% |
| Bar pass rate | 84% |
94.7% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, though only 4.2% went to biglaw and Washburn's tuition figure isn't listed in this filing, so the debt math depends on what you're actually paying after aid.
Schools like Washburn
These 6 are the closest match by median LSAT, then median GPA, out of all 196 schools in the 509 master (as of 2026). Use them as your realistic comparison set, not the list of "reach" schools everyone starts with.
FAQ
What LSAT score do you need for Washburn Law School?
The median LSAT for Washburn's 2025 class is 155. The 25th percentile is 151 and the 75th is 159.
What GPA do you need for Washburn Law School?
The median GPA is a 3.7. The 25th percentile is 3.4 and the 75th is 3.9, one of the wider GPA bands in this group.
What is Washburn Law School's acceptance rate?
46.5% for the 2025 cycle, based on 255 offers out of 549 applications.
How much does Washburn Law School cost with and without aid?
Washburn's tuition figure isn't listed in this filing, but 79.5% of the class received a grant and only 20.5% paid full sticker, so most students see a real discount.
What jobs do Washburn Law School graduates get?
94.7% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, but only 4.2% went to firms of 101 or more lawyers. 35.8% went into government or public interest work.
Is Washburn Law School worth it at sticker?
It depends heavily on what you actually pay after aid, since 79.5% of the class gets a grant and the sticker figure isn't in this filing. A 94.7% placement rate is strong, but with only 4.2% landing biglaw, this is a school where the grant offer matters more than the brand name.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against the school's filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
