University of Wisconsin School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Wisconsin School of Law reported a median LSAT of 167, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.81, and a 19.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 80%, and 95.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 167
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.81
- Acceptance rate 19.1%
- First-time bar passage 80%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.3%
- Resident tuition $36,526
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.67 | — | 99.21% | $19,683 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.61 | — | 99.6% | $21,347 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3.58 | — | 100% | $21,365 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.62 | — | 100% | $21,372 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.54 | — | 100% | $21,378 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.58 | — | 100% | $21,450 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.62 | 42.47% | — | $22,496 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.58 | 45.62% | 100% | $23,518 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.65 | 44.01% | 100% | $24,236 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.61 | 42.45% | 100% | $26,236 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.65 | 36.15% | 100% | $28,835 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3.73 | 35.18% | 90% | $31,635 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.79 | 35.58% | 75% | $33,635 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.81 | 28.93% | 100% | $35,635 |
| 2025 | 167 | 3.81 | 19.12% | 80% | $36,526 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 75% to 100% (+25.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–169, with a median of 167.
- Resident tuition moved from $19,683 in 2011 to $36,526 in 2025 (+86%).
- Of 255 graduates, 95.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 19.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.3 points above the state average.
Region
Wisconsin law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Alabama School of Law · Southern Methodist University School of Law · Washington and Lee University School of Law · Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Wisconsin School of Law?
University of Wisconsin School of Law's median LSAT is 167. The middle 50% scored 161–169.
What is University of Wisconsin School of Law's bar passage rate?
80% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.71% within two years.
How much does University of Wisconsin School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $36,526 per year, $53,640 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are University of Wisconsin School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 19.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin School of Law?
University of Wisconsin School of Law admitted 19.1% 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.