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University of Wisconsin Law School

Madison, Wisconsin

2025 First Year Class data, sourced from the ABA 509 Required Disclosure. Data last updated July 2026.

Median LSAT167Middle 50%:
161–169

Median GPA3.81Middle 50%:
3.61–3.93

Admissions funnel

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

19.1%of applicants were offered admission

Applications2,479100%

Accepted47419.1%

Matriculated22046% yield

Application basics

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

Application deadline
November 28, 2025 (Early Decision); April 1, 2026 (Regular Decision); July 1, 2026 (Transfer)
Application fee
$60
Accepts GRE
—
Part-time program
Not offered

Is Wisconsin hard to get into?

University of Wisconsin Law School is among the more selective law schools in the country. 19.1% of the 2,479 applicants in the 2025 First Year Class were offered admission. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 161 and 169 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.61 and 3.93.

Compared with the 40 profiled schools

Median LSATWisconsin 167

Median GPAWisconsin 3.81

See where your LSAT score stands

Wisconsin's median LSAT is 167. Enter your scaled score, or convert from questions missed on a PrepTest, and we'll compare it against the 161–169 middle 50% range.

Out of 77 scored questions, don't count the unscored experimental section.

Scaled score180

77 correct out of 77

11 points above Wisconsin's 75th percentile (169)

Based on LSAC scoring curves for PrepTests 101–159 (post-August 2024 format).

University of Wisconsin Law School admissions events

Open houses, information sessions, and admissions office hours are the easiest way to get to know Wisconsin before you apply, but every school posts them differently, so they're easy to miss. Here are the upcoming Wisconsin admissions events we're tracking, with links to register.

  • In personRegistration required

    NLAC Seattle Law Fair

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM CST

    Seattle, WA

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends the NLAC Seattle Law Fair in Seattle, WA; the recruitment table lists it on November 12, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:30 PM (PT) and links an LSAC registration form.

    Register ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    Tufts University Admissions Panel

    Friday, November 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST

    Medford, MA

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends a Tufts University Admissions Panel in Medford, MA; the recruitment table lists it on November 13, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM (ET).

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    LSAC Boston Forum

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST

    Boston, MA

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends the LSAC Boston Forum on November 14, 2026; shown 10am-4pm ET per the pinned in-person forum convention (the page lists 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET).

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    Hawaii Pacific University Law Fair

    Monday, November 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST

    Honolulu, HI

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends the Hawaii Pacific University Law Fair in Honolulu; the recruitment table lists it on November 16, 2026 at 2:30 - 4:30 PM (HT).

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    Chaminade University Law Fair

    Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST

    Honolulu, HI

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends the Chaminade University Law Fair in Honolulu; the recruitment table lists it on November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (HT).

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    UH Mānoa Law Fair

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM CST

    Mānoa, HI

    Wisconsin Law admissions attends the UH Mānoa Law Fair; the recruitment table lists it on November 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM (HT).

    View details ↗
  • VirtualDrop-in, no registration

    LSAC November Digital Forum

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST

    Virtual

    Wisconsin Law admissions takes part in the LSAC November Digital Forum (JD-focused), an online forum; the recruitment table lists it on November 18, 2026 at 5:00 - 8:00 PM (ET).

    View details ↗
  • In personDrop-in, no registration

    UW-Madison Phi Alpha Delta Presentation

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST

    Madison, WI

    Wisconsin Law admissions presents to the UW-Madison Phi Alpha Delta pre-law group in Madison, WI; the recruitment table lists it on November 18, 2026 at 7:00 - 8:00 PM (CT).

    View details ↗
See all Wisconsin admissions events on law.wisc.edu ↗

Tuition and aid

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class: annual tuition, cost of living, and grant aid as reported to the ABA.

Cost of attendance

Tuition $36,526Living $25,056About $61,582 a year

Annual tuition (in-state)
$36,526
Annual tuition (out-of-state)
$53,640
Estimated 3-year tuition
$109,578
Annual cost of living
$25,056
Estimated 3-year total
$184,746

Grant aid

Students receiving aid
94%
Median scholarship
$35,000
25th percentile
$15,000
75th percentile
$52,332

After graduation

Via ABA Employment QVia ABA Bar Passage Q

2024 graduates: first-time bar passage and employment status as reported to the ABA.

88.6%Full-time legal employmentLong-term, JD-required positions

80.0%First-time bar passageAcross all reported jurisdictions

Employment by employer type

Based on 263 graduates

Small firms (1–25)6825.9%

Government4416.7%

Mid-size firms (26–500)4216.0%

Large firms (501+ attorneys)3312.5%

Public interest3111.8%

Academia124.6%

Business & industry114.2%

Federal clerkships83.0%

State / local clerkships72.7%

Unemployed41.5%

Top jurisdictions where graduates work

  • Wisconsingraduates148
  • Illinoisgraduates32
  • District of Columbiagraduates14

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. University of Wisconsin Law School runs admissions events throughout the application cycle: information sessions, open houses, campus tours, and admissions office hours. Most are free and many are held virtually. Registration requirements vary from event to event, so check each listing before you go. See the current schedule and upcoming dates in the admissions events section above, or on Wisconsin's own admissions events page.

University of Wisconsin Law School is among the more selective law schools in the country. Its acceptance rate is 19.1%: 474 offers from 2,479 applications. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 161 and 169 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.61 and 3.93.

The median LSAT at University of Wisconsin Law School is 167. The 25th percentile is 161 and the 75th percentile is 169, meaning half of admitted students scored between 161 and 169. There is no minimum score. Admissions consider GPA, essays, recommendations, and experience alongside the LSAT.

The median GPA at University of Wisconsin Law School is 3.81. The middle 50% range is 3.61 to 3.93. Like the LSAT, GPA is one factor among several. Strong applications routinely combine slightly-below-median numbers with compelling essays or distinctive experience.

Annual tuition at University of Wisconsin Law School is $36,526 (in-state; out-of-state is $53,640). Adding an estimated cost of living of $25,056, the total annual cost is about $61,582 and the three-year total is roughly $184,746. About 94% of students receive grant aid; the median scholarship is $35,000.

80.0% of Wisconsin's recent graduates passed the bar on their first attempt. 88.6% of graduates land full-time, long-term positions where a JD is required.

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Every number on this page comes from one of three federally mandated ABA Required Disclosures for University of Wisconsin Law School:

ABA 509 ↗ABA Employment Summary (2024 graduates) ↗ABA Bar Admission Outcomes ↗ABA Required Disclosures hub ↗

Data last updated July 2026. These figures and events are compiled from public sources and can be outdated or change without notice. Always confirm current numbers, deadlines, and event dates on University of Wisconsin Law School's official website before making any decisions: law.wisc.edu.

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