Wayne State University Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    24.81% Wayne State University Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Wayne State University Law School is 24.81% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,290 students applied and 320 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 128 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 40.00%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Wayne State University Law School Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Wayne State University Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Wayne State University Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Wayne State University Law School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 29%.
    You can compare Wayne State University Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Wayne State University Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Wayne State University Law School24.81%40.00%128537
    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
    Wayne State University Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Wayne State University Law School is 164 and GPA is 3.89 over 128 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Wayne State University Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Wayne State University Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Wayne State University Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 164 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.58.
    1 matriculated applicants, 0.81% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Wayne State University Law School1643.89
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Michigan Law Schools1613.65
    Public1673.86
    Private1553.45
    Wayne State University Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021154159161
    2022157161164
    2023154161163
    2024155162164
    2025157162164
    2026157164166
    Wayne State University Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.43.653.8
    20223.413.753.87
    20233.383.83.89
    20243.493.833.93
    20253.583.843.94
    20263.563.893.95
    Wayne State University Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Wayne State University Law School is August 1, 2026 (Final 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, August 1, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Wayne State University Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Wayne State University 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.
    Priority Deadline2026-03-15
    Final Deadline2026-08-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone313-577-3937
    Emaillawinquire@wayne.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://law.wayne.edu/admissions
    Application Requirementshttps://law.wayne.edu/admissions/jd/app
    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.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Two Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Data Source: https://law.wayne.edu/admissions/jd/app
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