University of Wisconsin Law School
Madison, WI. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
19.1%
2,479 applications
Median LSAT
167
25th–75th: 161–169
Median GPA
3.81
25th–75th: 3.61–3.93
Entering class
224
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $53,640 |
| Tuition (resident) | $36,526 |
| Fees | $1,660 |
| Living expense budget | $25,056 |
| Total per year | $80,356 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $91,068 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
94%
25th percentile
$15,000
Median grant
$35,000
75th percentile
$52,332
19.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Wisconsin Law School
57%
chance of admission · 41% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $35,000 a year ($23,000–$45,399)
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Application deadline: November 28, 2025 (Early Decision); April 1, 2026 (Regular Decision); July 1, 2026 (Transfer)
Schools with similar numbers
- SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)167 / 3.81
- Washington and Lee University School of Law167 / 3.75
- The University of Alabama School of Law167 / 3.97
- University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign166 / 3.81
- Emory University School of Law166 / 3.82
- William & Mary Law School166 / 3.82
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Wisconsin Law School?
The median LSAT for University of Wisconsin Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 167, with the middle half scoring 161 to 169. A score at or above 169 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Wisconsin Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.81, with the middle half between 3.61 and 3.93.
What is University of Wisconsin Law School's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin Law School admitted 19.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 474 offers from 2,479 applications, for an entering class of 224.
How much does University of Wisconsin Law School cost?
Tuition is $53,640 a year for nonresidents and $36,526 for residents, plus $1,660 in fees and a $25,056 living expense budget, for a total of about $80,356 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Wisconsin Law School give scholarships?
94% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $35,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $15,000 to $52,332.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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