Widener University Delaware Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Widener University Delaware Law School reported a median LSAT of 152, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.33, and a 59.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 66.3%, and 90.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 152
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.33
- Acceptance rate 59.7%
- First-time bar passage 66.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 90.8%
- Resident tuition $56,550
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 150 | 3.09 | — | 87.65% | $38,250 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.16 | — | 84.31% | $39,580 |
| 2014 | 149 | 3.08 | — | 81.01% | $40,730 |
| 2015 | 149 | 3.09 | — | 72.65% | $41,994 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.08 | — | 74.83% | $43,678 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.12 | 62.31% | — | $48,920 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.17 | 61.89% | 53.89% | $47,340 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.21 | 63.98% | 62.96% | $48,750 |
| 2020 | 149 | 3.22 | 62.69% | 54.64% | $50,250 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.19 | 62.12% | 67.82% | $51,750 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.26 | 65.69% | 54.95% | $53,790 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.26 | 67.83% | 52.75% | $53,650 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.28 | 66.37% | 63.78% | $55,042 |
| 2025 | 152 | 3.33 | 59.68% | 66.3% | $56,550 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 75.88% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 74.83% to 53.89% (-20.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 149–154, with a median of 152.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,450 in 2011 to $56,550 in 2025 (+55%).
- Of 206 graduates, 90.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 3.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.2 points below the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School · Florida A&M University School of Law · University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law · Mississippi College School of Law · University of Puerto Rico School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Widener University Delaware Law School?
Widener University Delaware Law School's median LSAT is 152. The middle 50% scored 149–154.
What is Widener University Delaware Law School's bar passage rate?
66.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.2% within two years.
How much does Widener University Delaware Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $56,550 per year, $56,550 non-resident. Median grant: $32,000.
What are Widener University Delaware Law School's employment outcomes?
90.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 3.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Widener University Delaware Law School?
Widener University Delaware Law School admitted 59.7% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.