Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    21.97% Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 21.97% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,176 students applied and 478 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 181 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 37.87%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Marshall-Wythe School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Marshall-Wythe School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Marshall-Wythe School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, Marshall-Wythe School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 34%.
    You can compare Marshall-Wythe School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law21.97%37.87%181544
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    Virginia Law Schools34%34.03%159652
    Public16.00%39.28%214779
    Private45.28%30.88%126575
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 166 and GPA is 3.82 over 181 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Marshall-Wythe School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Virginia, Marshall-Wythe School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare Marshall-Wythe School of Law 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 159. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.49.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law1663.82
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Virginia Law Schools1623.72
    Public1693.91
    Private1583.60
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021161163164
    2022161164165
    2023160165166
    2024162166168
    2025159164166
    2026161166167
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.393.63.79
    20223.643.783.89
    20233.53.753.85
    20243.543.773.87
    20253.493.753.86
    20263.533.823.94
    Marshall-Wythe School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is April 1, 2026 (Priority 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, April 1, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Marshall-Wythe School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Marshall-Wythe School of Law 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.
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-08-01
    Priority Deadline2026-04-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone757-221-3785
    Emaillawadm@wm.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://law.wm.edu/admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://law.wm.edu/admissions/jdprograms/howtoapply/firstyearjd/index.php
    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.
    Why W&M Law Statement
      Diversity & Inclusion Statements
      • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
      LSAT, GPA, And / Or Character & Fitness Addenda
      • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
      • GRE may be not accepted.
      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.
      Virginia Application For In-State Tuition Privileges
      • Separate application may be required in addition to LSAC application
      Data Source: https://law.wm.edu/admissions/jdprograms/howtoapply/firstyearjd/index.php
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