Wayne State University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Wayne State University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.89, and a 24.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.05%, and 96.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.89
- Acceptance rate 24.8%
- First-time bar passage 86.05%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.8%
- Resident tuition $38,861
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.39 | — | 90.48% | $26,118 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.37 | — | 79.29% | $27,135 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.44 | — | 71.43% | $29,066 |
| 2014 | 156 | 3.29 | — | 78.38% | $30,025 |
| 2015 | 157 | 3.42 | — | 82.78% | $30,111 |
| 2016 | 157 | 3.44 | — | 80.74% | $30,727 |
| 2017 | 157 | 3.44 | 55.09% | — | $31,956 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.50 | 48.06% | 77.27% | $32,882 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.56 | 44.26% | 75.36% | $31,666 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.65 | 36.62% | 81.51% | $31,666 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.75 | 32.87% | 87.95% | $34,931 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.80 | 35.49% | 83.47% | $36,502 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3.83 | 27.41% | 84.07% | $35,586 |
| 2024 | 162 | 3.84 | 29.33% | 66.67% | $37,187 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.89 | 24.81% | 86.05% | $38,861 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2025, from 66.67% to 86.05% (+19.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 157–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,118 in 2011 to $38,861 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 124 graduates, 96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 8.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 13.1 points above the state average.
Region
Michigan law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Wayne State University School of Law?
Wayne State University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 157–166.
What is Wayne State University School of Law's bar passage rate?
86.05% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 90% within two years.
How much does Wayne State University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $38,861 per year, $42,632 non-resident. Median grant: $34,636.
What are Wayne State University School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 8.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Wayne State University School of Law?
Wayne State University School of Law admitted 24.8% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.