Law Schools in Kansas
2 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Kansas has two ABA-approved law schools: two public and 0 private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 155 at Washburn University to 162 at the University of Kansas.
Kansas law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas School of Law Lawrence · Public | 162 | 3.85 | 39.1% | $26,865 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Washburn University School of Law Topeka · Public | 155 | 3.68 | 46.5% | $28,980 | 73.9% | 86.9% |
Tuition is full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26, at the in-state rate for public schools. Bar pass is the first-time rate on 2025 exams in every state where graduates sat; lawyer jobs is the share of 2025 graduates in full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. Each school's page has the detail.
The University of Kansas had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 94.2%. The University of Kansas placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 91.3%. The University of Kansas was the hardest to get into, accepting 39.1% of applicants. The University of Kansas charged the least, about $26,865.
The Kansas bar exam
In 2025, 84.1% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Kansas bar exam for the first time passed, as the ABA reports it. That is the yardstick each school's rate is compared with when its graduates sit here.
Graduates of these schools took it most often in 2025 (schools with at least 10 first-time takers here):
| School | Takers | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | 62 | 47 | 75.8% |
| University of Kansas | 60 | 57 | 95% |
| University of Missouri, Kansas City | 12 | 9 | 75% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Kansas
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Kansas count it among their top three:
- University of Missouri, Kansas City (MO): 29 employed 2025 graduates
- Creighton University (NE): 6 employed 2025 graduates
Practicing in Kansas: Kansas Rules of Civil Procedure · Kansas procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Kansas?
Kansas has 2 ABA-approved law schools: University of Kansas School of Law, Washburn University School of Law.
Which Kansas law school has the highest bar passage rate?
University of Kansas School of Law, where 94.2% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Kansas?
University of Kansas School of Law, at about $26,865 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Kansas?
By acceptance rate, University of Kansas School of Law, which accepted 39.1% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 162.
What is the Kansas bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 84.1% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Kansas bar exam, as the ABA reports it.