Willamette University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Willamette University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.48, and a 61.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 66.67%, and 76.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.48
- Acceptance rate 61.4%
- First-time bar passage 66.67%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 76.2%
- Resident tuition $56,600
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.15 | — | 70.75% | $32,540 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3.18 | — | 72.62% | $34,690 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.08 | — | 81.48% | $36,390 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.23 | — | 80.61% | $37,625 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.15 | — | 67.89% | $37,625 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.18 | — | 65.17% | $41,245 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.18 | 76.16% | — | $42,680 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.13 | 75.42% | 76.84% | $44,380 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.16 | 68.52% | 77.78% | $45,530 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.07 | 64.22% | 82.28% | $47,130 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.32 | 61.06% | 91.31% | $47,130 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.25 | 58.93% | 68.48% | $49,000 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.26 | 69.34% | 72.22% | $50,864 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.40 | 66.53% | 53.76% | $53,900 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.48 | 61.42% | 66.67% | $56,600 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 91.31% to 68.48% (-22.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–157, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $32,540 in 2011 to $56,600 in 2025 (+74%).
- Of 105 graduates, 76.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.6 points below the state average.
Region
Oregon law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Charleston School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Willamette University School of Law?
Willamette University School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 151–157.
What is Willamette University School of Law's bar passage rate?
66.67% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 81.25% within two years.
How much does Willamette University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $56,600 per year, $56,600 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are Willamette University School of Law's employment outcomes?
76.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Willamette University School of Law?
Willamette University School of Law admitted 61.4% 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.