Washington State has three ABA-approved law schools: University of Washington, Seattle University and Gonzaga. The old version of this page incorrectly mixed WashU and GW into the Washington-state field; this page fixes that architecture.
UW’s latest published entering profile reports a 165 median LSAT and 3.76 GPA. Seattle University’s Fall 2026 class reports a 161 median LSAT and 3.64 GPA and includes a hybrid-online Flex JD cohort. Gonzaga is the Spokane/eastern-Washington option.
| School | Current profile | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | 165 LSAT / 3.76 GPA (latest full profile) | Seattle, public value, strongest statewide/national reach |
| Seattle University | 161 / 3.64 (2026) | Seattle practical/clinical path, Flex JD |
| Gonzaga | Regional profile | Spokane / Inland Northwest |
University of Washington is the strongest default overall. It is the state’s public flagship, has the strongest current admissions profile and the broadest statewide employment reach.
Seattle U is the strongest alternative for students committed to the Seattle market, especially those valuing clinical training or the hybrid-online Flex JD. Its Fall 2026 class set school records with a 161 median LSAT.
Gonzaga is the natural choice for students targeting Spokane, eastern Washington and parts of the Inland Northwest, especially with a favorable scholarship.
Three ABA-approved schools: University of Washington, Seattle University and Gonzaga.
University of Washington is the strongest default overall.
161 for the Fall 2026 entering class.
Yes. Its Flex JD uses a hybrid-online format.
UW figures come from its ABA disclosures; Seattle U figures come from its 2026 entering-class profile.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Updated September 19, 2026.