University of Wyoming College of Law
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY
The school received 483 applications for a first-year class of 74, and 85.9% of the class of 2025 held full-time, long-term bar-passage jobs.
- 35.82% Acceptance rate More selective than 50% of schools
- 156 Median LSAT Beats 33% of schools
- 3.55 Median GPA Beats 34% of schools
- 83.1% First-time bar pass Beats 45% of schools
About
About University of Wyoming College of Law
The University of Wyoming College of Law, founded in 1920, is Wyoming’s only law school and is located in Laramie as part of the public University of Wyoming. Its Juris Doctor (JD) program requires 90 credits and includes foundational courses in contracts, property, civil procedure, criminal law, constitutional law, torts, and legal writing. Students can pursue electives in business, tax, energy, environmental, and natural resources law. The college also offers three joint degrees: JD/MBA, JD/MPA, and JD/MA in Environment and Natural Resources.
Experiential learning is an important part of the curriculum. Students can earn academic credit through supervised legal clinics, externships, practicums, and the two-week Summer Trial Institute, which focuses on courtroom advocacy. Clinic offerings include civil legal services, defender aid, family and child legal advocacy, estate planning and probate, and energy, environmental, and natural resources law. Additional opportunities include an Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Law certificate, student competitions, and contributing to the Wyoming Law Review. The George W. Hopper Law Library supports legal research and study.
At a glance
- Location
- Laramie, WY
- Type
- Public
- Part of
- University of Wyoming
- JD students
- 230
- Full-time faculty
- 25
Admissions
35.82% of applicants were admitted
483 applications, 173 offers, and 41.0% of those admitted enrolled.
Key takeaway: Applications rose from 359 in 2017 to 483 in 2025, after a peak of 520 in 2022.
LSAT and GPA of the entering class
LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 153 · 156 · 160
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 3.32 · 3.55 · 3.80
The blue band is the middle 50% of the fall-2025 entering class. The line is the median. 0 first-year students were admitted with a GRE score. 0 were admitted with a JD-Next score. 71 of the 173 admitted students enrolled. The first-year class of 74 also includes 3 other first-year enrollees.
Data ranks: acceptance rate #99 of 196, median LSAT #122 of 196 (tie), median GPA #129 of 196 (tie).
Applying and the academic calendar
- Application fee
- $50
- Calendar
- Semesters
- Classes start in
- August
- Credits to graduate
- 90
Where is University of Wyoming College of Law trending?
9 entering classes, 2017–2025. Shaded band = middle 50% of the class. A gap means no figure was reported for that year.
Year-by-year numbers
| Fall | Applications | Acceptance | LSAT | GPA | First-year class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 483 | 35.82% | 153 / 156 / 160 | 3.32 / 3.55 / 3.80 | 74 |
| 2024 | 376 | 61.97% | 152 / 155 / 158 | 3.06 / 3.46 / 3.72 | 77 |
| 2023 | 481 | 55.09% | 152 / 154 / 158 | 3.18 / 3.51 / 3.81 | 83 |
| 2022 | 520 | 50.96% | 152 / 154 / 157 | 3.21 / 3.48 / 3.74 | 68 |
| 2021 | 482 | 50.83% | 151 / 154 / 157 | 3.10 / 3.32 / 3.53 | 91 |
| 2020 | 430 | 56.98% | 150 / 153 / 156 | 3.18 / 3.40 / 3.68 | 76 |
| 2019 | 390 | 54.36% | 150 / 152 / 154 | 3.11 / 3.32 / 3.55 | 73 |
| 2018 | 410 | 55.12% | 150 / 152 / 156 | 3.09 / 3.39 / 3.67 | 85 |
| 2017 | 359 | 66.30% | 149 / 151 / 154 | 2.91 / 3.28 / 3.54 | 72 |
Students
230 JD students, 47.4% women
Students of color make up 22.2% of JD students in fall 2025, and 74 students are in their first year.
Key takeaway: 4 of the 77 students who were in their first year in fall 2024 left the school during 2024-25 (5.2%), not counting transfers.
University of Wyoming College of Law enrolled 230 JD students in fall 2025. It awarded 64 JD degrees in 2024-25.
- Women 47.4%
- Men 49.6%
- Prefer not to report 3%
Race and ethnicity
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic of any race | 33 | |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | |
| Asian | 4 | |
| Black or African American | 4 | |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | |
| Multiracial | 10 | |
| All students of color | 51 | |
| White | 170 | |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 9 |
First-year students who left or transferred out, 2024-25
| Why they left | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Academic reasons | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other reasons | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transferred to another law school | 1 | 1.3% |
Out of 77 first-year students enrolled in fall 2024. Upper-level students who left: 1 of 152 (0.7%).
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Where do your numbers fall?
See where your LSAT and GPA sit against the school's fall-2025 class. This shows position only, not your odds.
Key takeaway: The median LSAT is 156 and the median GPA is 3.55, and the middle 50% of the class had 153–160 and 3.32–3.80.
:
LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 153 · 156 · 160
:
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 3.32 · 3.55 · 3.80
Shaded band = middle 50% of the fall-2025 class; line = median.
Jobs · Class of 2025
25.0% in government jobs, higher than 97% of schools
64 graduates, status on March 16, 2026. 85.9% held full-time, long-term bar-passage jobs.
Key takeaway: In full-time, long-term jobs, 40.6% of graduates joined law firms, and 25.0% took government jobs.
- Bar-passage jobs55
- School-funded jobs0
- JD-advantage jobs1
- Other jobs2
- Further study2
- Seeking work3
- Unknown, not seeking or deferred1
Full-time, long-term jobs by number of lawyers at the firm.
- Bar-passage jobs, not school-funded
- Firms of 501+ lawyers
- Federal clerkships
Jobs by sector
| Sector | Share | Nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Law firms | 40.6% | |
| Government | 25.0% | |
| Public interest | 12.5% | |
| Federal clerkships | 3.1% | |
| Business & industry | 3.1% | |
| State, local & international clerkships | 1.6% | |
| Education | 0.0% |
Clerkships by type
| Type | Graduates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | 2 | 3.1% |
| State or local | 1 | 1.6% |
| International | 0 | 0.0% |
Top states for jobs
- Wyoming 30
- Colorado 15
- District of Columbia 3
Bar passage
83.1% pass on their first try
2025 exams: 49 of 59 first-time takers passed, 7.0 points above the average for the same states.
Key takeaway: In Wyoming, 24 of 30 first-time takers passed (80.0%), against a state average of 71.4%.
- Wyoming
- Average in the same jurisdictions
Compared with the average in each place
| Jurisdiction | Takers | Rate | Avg. | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 30 | 80.0% | 71.4% | +8.6 |
| Colorado | 19 | 78.9% | 80.2% | −1.2 |
| 7 other jurisdictions | 10 | 100.0% | 81.1% | +18.9 |
Cost & aid
Per credit hour: $576 residents, $1,229 non-residents
Tuition is charged by the credit hour, not by the year. 3 of the 67 students who entered with a conditional scholarship in 2024-25 had it reduced or eliminated (4.5%).
Key takeaway: 89% of students receive a grant, and the median grant is $8,000 a year.
- Grants: 25th percentile $6,000, median $8,000, 75th percentile $13,460 a year.
- Living costs (school estimate): on campus $20,700, off campus $17,600, at home $12,300.
Faculty & classes
9.2 JD students per full-time faculty member in 2024-25
In 2024-25, the school had 25 full-time faculty members and 12 who were not full-time.
Key takeaway: Students filled 91 law clinic positions in 2024-25, 40 for every 100 JD students.
- Full-time faculty: 52.0% women, 20.0% people of color.
- Librarians: 3 full-time.
- 66 course titles offered beyond the first year.
- Teachers, class sizes and hands-on courses are for the 2024-25 academic year.
Students per section; legal research and writing not counted.
Students per section.
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FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Wyoming College of Law?
The University of Wyoming College of Law had an acceptance rate of 35.82% for the fall 2025 entering class.
What LSAT score do you need for the University of Wyoming College of Law?
The median LSAT score for the fall 2025 entering class was 156. The 25th percentile LSAT score was 153, while the 75th percentile was 160.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Wyoming College of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA for the fall 2025 entering class was 3.55. The 25th percentile GPA was 3.32, and the 75th percentile was 3.80.
Does the University of Wyoming College of Law accept the GRE instead of the LSAT?
The University of Wyoming College of Law's published JD admission requirements specify the LSAT. The GRE is not listed as an alternative qualifying test. Applicants considering GRE-only admission should contact the admissions office.
Does the University of Wyoming College of Law offer scholarships?
Yes. According to the 2025 ABA Standard 509 Report, 89% of JD students received grant or scholarship aid during the 2024–25 academic year. The median grant amount was $8,000. Some scholarships are conditional, with 3 of 67 students in the 2024–25 entering cohort having their awards reduced or eliminated.