Top 25Stable

Washington University School of Law

Rankings History (2016-2025)

#18Current Ranking
010-Year Change

Year-by-Year Rankings

#18
2016
#18
2017
#19
2018-1
#18
2019+1
#19
2020-1
#18
2021+1
#18
2022
#18
2023
#17
2024+1
#18
2025-1
YearRankingChange
2016#18--
2017#18--
2018#19-1
2019#18+1
2020#19-1
2021#18+1
2022#18--
2023#18--
2024#17+1
2025#18-1

Ranking Analysis

WUSTL Law has been remarkably consistent at #18, occasionally reaching #17 or dipping to #19. Known for generous merit scholarships and a strong focus on interdisciplinary studies with the broader Washington University campus, WUSTL attracts high-caliber students seeking excellent value.

Notable Changes

  • Ranked #17-19 every year, most often at #18
  • Known for offering the most generous merit aid among schools in its ranking range
  • Reached #17 in 2024, its highest position in the decade

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