Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, MI. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
24.8%
1,290 applications
Median LSAT
164
25th–75th: 157–166
Median GPA
3.89
25th–75th: 3.56–3.95
Entering class
129
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $42,632 |
| Tuition (resident) | $38,861 |
| Fees | $3,733 |
| Living expense budget | $25,132 |
| Total per year | $71,497 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $64,491 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
84%
25th percentile
$25,000
Median grant
$34,636
75th percentile
$38,547
49.4% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Wayne State University Law School
88%
chance of admission · 11% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $34,636 a year ($28,854–$36,983)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Wayne State University Law School?
The median LSAT for Wayne State University Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 157 to 166. A score at or above 166 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Wayne State University Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.89, with the middle half between 3.56 and 3.95.
What is Wayne State University Law School's acceptance rate?
Wayne State University Law School admitted 24.8% of applicants for fall 2025: 320 offers from 1,290 applications, for an entering class of 129.
How much does Wayne State University Law School cost?
Tuition is $42,632 a year for nonresidents and $38,861 for residents, plus $3,733 in fees and a $25,132 living expense budget, for a total of about $71,497 a year before scholarships.
Does Wayne State University Law School give scholarships?
84% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $34,636 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $25,000 to $38,547.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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