2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin Law School's 2024 tuition & fees is $35,197 for Michigan residents and $52,893 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
2.00% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $24,590. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Wisconsin Law School is $77,483.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Wisconsin Law School.

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University of Wisconsin Law School 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-StateMichigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $33,158$51,855 $35,197
6.15%
$52,893
2.00%
Living Costs $23,198 $24,590
6.00%
Room & Board$15,280$16,128
Books & Supplies$2,450$2,450
Personal Expenses$5,468$6,012
COA$56,356$75,053 $59,787
6.09%
$77,483
3.24%
Grants / Scholarships$25,000$29,992
COA after receiving aid$31,356$47,491

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.79 and the average LSAT score is 165 for 2024 University of Wisconsin Law School admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 160 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 169 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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University of Wisconsin Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.493.793.9
LSAT Scores157165167

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,616 students have applied to University of Wisconsin Law School and 575 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 164 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 35.58% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.52% at University of Wisconsin Law School. With 5 pre-admitted students, total 169 first-year students enrolled in University of Wisconsin Law School.

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University of Wisconsin Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants1,616
Admitted575
Enrolled164
Acceptance Rate35.58%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)28.52%
Pre-Admitted5
Total Number of First-Year Students169
80 men, 89 women
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 8 students took the bar exam first time at University of Wisconsin Law School. Among them, 6 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 75%. For reference, the average pass rate at Michigan law schools is 76.77%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Wisconsin Law School.

In 2023, 271 students graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. Of them, 232 graduates employed where bar passage required and 20 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 250 graduates employed as full-time and 4 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Wisconsin Law School employement summary page.

University of Wisconsin Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate221
First-time Takers8
1 from prior year
No Exam Takers214
First-time Bar Exam Passer6
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate75%
Average Pass Rate at Michigan Law Schools76.77%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Wisconsin Law School, 95.65% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $29,992. 12.55% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 54.90% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Wisconsin Law School costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received725
Half or Less than Tuition32.55%
Half to Full Tuition54.90%
Full Tuition0.55%
More than Full Tuition12.00%