University of Wisconsin Law School Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

19.12% University of Wisconsin Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin Law School is 19.12% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,479 students applied and 474 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 220 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 46.41%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Wisconsin Law School Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Wisconsin Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Wisconsin Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Wisconsin Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 29%.
You can compare University of Wisconsin Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
University of Wisconsin Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Wisconsin Law School19.12%46.41%220690
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Michigan Law Schools29%40.12%219650
Public17.50%43.05%226753
Private40.11%37.18%211547

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Wisconsin Law School is April 1, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Wisconsin Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Wisconsin Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2025-11-28
Regular Decision Deadline2026-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone608-262-5914
Emailadmissions@law.wisc.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.wisc.edu/prospective/
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.wisc.edu/prospective/application_procedures.html
RECORD OF RESIDENCE FORM
    CAS Report
    • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
    • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Two Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Data Source: https://www.law.wisc.edu/prospective/application_procedures.html

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Wisconsin Law School is 167 and GPA is 3.81 over 220 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Wisconsin Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Wisconsin Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University of Wisconsin Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.92 and the 25th percentile is 3.54.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Wisconsin Law School1673.81
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Michigan Law Schools1613.65
    Public1673.86
    Private1553.45
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021158163165
    2022158164165
    2023157165167
    2024157165167
    2025158165166
    2026161167169
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.313.613.75
    20223.343.653.81
    20233.413.733.85
    20243.493.793.9
    20253.543.813.92
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