Wake Forest University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Wake Forest University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 166, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.79, and a 24.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88.2%, and 98.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 166
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.79
- Acceptance rate 24.6%
- First-time bar passage 88.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.7%
- Resident tuition $57,920
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.57 | — | 86.8% | $38,756 |
| 2012 | 163 | 3.63 | — | 92.1% | $39,190 |
| 2013 | 162 | 3.57 | — | 87.6% | $41,364 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.58 | — | 80.1% | $42,526 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.60 | — | 82.0% | $42,738 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.58 | — | 83.2% | $44,220 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.65 | 46.4% | — | $45,110 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.58 | 34.0% | 92.7% | $45,360 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.68 | 40.5% | 81.6% | $46,268 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.73 | 18.0% | 90.0% | $47,610 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.68 | 31.3% | 94.6% | $49,276 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3.72 | 33.0% | 94.3% | $51,000 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.79 | 31.5% | 89.8% | $53,142 |
| 2024 | 166 | 3.84 | 26.8% | 92.4% | $55,162 |
| 2025 | 166 | 3.79 | 24.6% | 88.2% | $57,920 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 92.7% to 81.6% (-11.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 163–168, with a median of 166.
- Resident tuition moved from $38,756 in 2011 to $57,920 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 158 graduates, 98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 33.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.9 points above the state average.
Region
North Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Emory University School of Law · Florida State University School of Law · University of Illinois School of Law · University of Utah School of Law · William & Mary School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Wake Forest University School of Law?
Wake Forest University School of Law's median LSAT is 166. The middle 50% scored 163–168.
What is Wake Forest University School of Law's bar passage rate?
88.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.5% within two years.
How much does Wake Forest University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $57,920 per year, $57,920 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are Wake Forest University School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 33.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Wake Forest University School of Law?
Wake Forest University School of Law admitted 24.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.