Widener University Commonwealth Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Widener University Commonwealth Law School reported a median LSAT of 150, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.33, and a 60.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 54.0%, and 84.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 150
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.33
- Acceptance rate 60.4%
- First-time bar passage 54.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 84.8%
- Resident tuition $54,375
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 149 | 3.15 | — | 88.4% | $36,450 |
| 2012 | 149 | 3.16 | — | 82.2% | $38,250 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3.10 | — | 80.2% | $39,580 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.05 | — | 83.3% | $40,730 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.16 | — | 81.0% | $41,994 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.13 | — | 76.8% | $43,258 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.19 | 61.3% | — | $44,548 |
| 2018 | 147 | 3.13 | 62.1% | 78.4% | $45,750 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.10 | 68.1% | 51.9% | $47,130 |
| 2020 | 147 | 3.14 | 56.3% | 68.0% | $48,540 |
| 2021 | 148 | 3.20 | 58.9% | 69.7% | $49,980 |
| 2022 | 148 | 3.30 | 60.2% | 56.2% | $51,480 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3.34 | 65.0% | 47.9% | $51,765 |
| 2024 | 148 | 3.36 | 66.5% | 53.8% | $52,780 |
| 2025 | 150 | 3.33 | 60.4% | 54.0% | $54,375 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 78.4% to 51.9% (-26.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 147–153, with a median of 150.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,450 in 2011 to $54,375 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 105 graduates, 84.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 26.1 points below the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Northern Illinois University School of Law · Roger Williams University School of Law · Texas Southern University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Widener University Commonwealth Law School?
Widener University Commonwealth Law School's median LSAT is 150. The middle 50% scored 147–153.
What is Widener University Commonwealth Law School's bar passage rate?
54.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 75.6% within two years.
How much does Widener University Commonwealth Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $54,375 per year, $54,375 non-resident. Median grant: $25,000.
What are Widener University Commonwealth Law School's employment outcomes?
84.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Widener University Commonwealth Law School?
Widener University Commonwealth Law School admitted 60.4% 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.