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| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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