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Contents
- 1 Seattle University School of Law
- 1.1 Seattle University School of Law at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Moderately Selective Profile in home-jurisdiction context
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, WASHINGTON Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Below Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — home-jurisdiction context to WASHINGTON
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — home-jurisdiction context, Below Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
Seattle University School of Law
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 2304; offers: 897; accepted: 38.93%; yield: 23.30%; LSAT median: 159; GPA median: 3.60 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 204; bar-required: 155 of 204 (75.98%); 251+ lawyer firms: 12 of 204 (5.88%); federal clerkships: 0 of 204 (0.00%); leading market: WASHINGTON |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 79.51%; jurisdiction benchmark: 82.95%; difference: -3.44 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | Full-time per credit: $2,061 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 581 recipients (87%) |
Seattle University School of Law at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Seattle University School of Law[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 2304[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 38.93%[1] |
| LSAT median | 159[1] |
| GPA median | 3.60[1] |
| Tuition | Full-time per credit: $2,061[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 155 of 204 (75.98%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 12 of 204 (5.88%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 0 of 204 (0.00%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 79.51%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 38.93% accepted; medians 159 LSAT / 3.60 GPA; yield 23.30% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: Full-time per credit: $2,061; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 581 recipients (87%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 155 of 204 (75.98%); lead market WASHINGTON; 251+ firms 12 of 204 (5.88%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 79.51%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference -3.44 percentage points |
Admissions — Moderately Selective Profile in home-jurisdiction context
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.93%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 23.30%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 209[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT median | 159[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.60[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 2304[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 897[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 209[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 155[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 162[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 3.22[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 3.80[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Full-time per credit: $2,061[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Mandatory fees | $728[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Off campus: $34,161; on campus: $34,161[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 581 recipients (87%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $20,000 / $30,000 / $40,000[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 36 of 140 (25.71%)[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, WASHINGTON Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Employment geography | WASHINGTON (152); CALIFORNIA (7); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (5)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 155 of 204 (75.98%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 8 of 204 (3.92%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 12 of 204 (5.88%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 31 of 204 (15.20%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 29 of 204 (14.22%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 204[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 22 of 204 (10.78%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 0 of 204 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 11 of 204 (5.39%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 0 of 204 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Below Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | -3.44 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| First-time bar-passage rate | 79.51%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 82.95%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 90.72%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 163 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 235 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 6 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — home-jurisdiction context to WASHINGTON
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | home-jurisdiction context |
| Reported employment geography | WASHINGTON (152); CALIFORNIA (7); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (5) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — home-jurisdiction context, Below Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source Full-time per credit: $2,061; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 581 recipients (87%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 155 of 204 (75.98%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 12 of 204 (5.88%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 0 of 204 (0.00%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 WASHINGTON (152); CALIFORNIA (7); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (5) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 79.51%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference -3.44 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for Seattle University School of Law? | applications: 2304; offers: 897; accepted: 38.93%; LSAT median: 159; GPA median: 3.60 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for Seattle University School of Law? | tuition: Full-time per credit: $2,061 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); mandatory fees: $728 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 581 recipients (87%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for Seattle University School of Law? | graduates: 204; bar-required: 155 of 204 (75.98%); 251+ lawyer firms: 12 of 204 (5.88%); federal clerkships: 0 of 204 (0.00%); reported geography: WASHINGTON (152); CALIFORNIA (7); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (5) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for Seattle University School of Law? | first-time passage: 79.51% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 82.95% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: -3.44 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 90.72% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- Seattle University School of Law's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the its recorded jurisdiction record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for Seattle University School of Law: admissions-data definitions.
- The WASHINGTON (152) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for its recorded jurisdiction use bar-passage definitions.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
