Seattle University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Seattle University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and a 38.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 78.74%, and 82.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.60
- Acceptance rate 38.9%
- First-time bar passage 78.74%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 82.8%
- Resident tuition $59,769
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.32 | — | 77.7% | $39,282 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.32 | — | 76% | $39,884 |
| 2013 | 156 | 3.37 | — | 71.43% | $40,486 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.29 | — | 82.22% | $41,088 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.24 | — | 75.94% | $41,900 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.35 | — | 75.69% | $43,582 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.34 | 67.22% | — | $45,054 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.32 | 65.19% | 75.12% | $46,586 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.37 | 61.69% | 69.45% | $48,330 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.39 | 59.66% | 71.27% | $50,220 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.36 | 51.95% | 76.92% | $51,240 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.44 | 54.92% | 75.82% | $53,160 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.51 | 52.26% | 75.92% | $54,462 |
| 2024 | 157 | 3.53 | 53.23% | 74.55% | $56,927 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.60 | 38.93% | 78.74% | $59,769 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2014, from 71.43% to 82.22% (+10.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–162, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $39,282 in 2011 to $59,769 in 2025 (+52%).
- Of 204 graduates, 82.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 4.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 3.5 points below the state average.
Region
Washington law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · University of Kentucky School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Seattle University School of Law?
Seattle University School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 155–162.
What is Seattle University School of Law's bar passage rate?
78.74% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.64% within two years.
How much does Seattle University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $59,769 per year, $59,769 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Seattle University School of Law's employment outcomes?
82.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 4.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Seattle University School of Law?
Seattle University School of Law admitted 38.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.