William & Mary School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, William & Mary School of Law reported a median LSAT of 166, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.82, and a 22% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.63%, and 93.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 166
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.82
- Acceptance rate 22%
- First-time bar passage 83.63%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.5%
- Resident tuition $38,734
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 165 | 3.73 | — | 92.76% | $26,200 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3.74 | — | 89.09% | $27,800 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.73 | — | 89.87% | $29,000 |
| 2014 | 163 | 3.79 | — | 89.47% | $29,800 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3.69 | — | 88.43% | $30,800 |
| 2016 | 162 | 3.75 | — | 85.51% | $32,000 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.75 | 35.6% | — | $32,964 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.76 | 36.13% | 91.48% | $34,000 |
| 2019 | 163 | 3.76 | 30.42% | 92.78% | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.60 | 42.07% | 90.91% | $28,724 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.78 | 30.09% | 96.92% | $30,160 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3.75 | 46.01% | 93.82% | $31,668 |
| 2023 | 166 | 3.77 | 27.31% | 94.37% | $36,418 |
| 2024 | 164 | 3.75 | 32.23% | 92.96% | $37,838 |
| 2025 | 166 | 3.82 | 21.97% | 83.63% | $38,734 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2025, from 92.96% to 83.63% (-9.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–167, with a median of 166.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,200 in 2011 to $38,734 in 2025 (+48%).
- Of 199 graduates, 93.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 23.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 3.6 points above the state average.
Region
Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Emory University School of Law · Florida State University School of Law · University of Illinois School of Law · University of Utah School of Law · Wake Forest University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for William & Mary School of Law?
William & Mary School of Law's median LSAT is 166. The middle 50% scored 161–167.
What is William & Mary School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.63% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.61% within two years.
How much does William & Mary School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $38,734 per year, $62,900 non-resident. Median grant: $29,302.
What are William & Mary School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 23.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into William & Mary School of Law?
William & Mary School of Law admitted 22% 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.