Widener University Delaware Law School
Widener University · Wilmington, DE
Among 194 law schools, Widener Delaware has the 4th highest share of graduates in state or local clerkships.
- 59.68% Acceptance rate More selective than 8% of schools
- 152 Median LSAT Beats 10% of schools
- 3.33 Median GPA Beats 6% of schools
- 75.9% First-time bar pass Beats 26% of schools
About
About Widener University Delaware Law School
Widener University Delaware Law School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a private, American Bar Association (ABA)-approved law school affiliated with Widener University. Founded in 1971, Delaware Law offers a Juris Doctor (JD) program through a three-year, full-time day division and a four-year, part-time evening division. Its academic offerings include business and corporate law, environmental law, family and health law, advocacy and technology, and dignity rights.
The school emphasizes experiential legal education through clinics, judicial and public interest externships, and trial advocacy opportunities. Students can gain practical experience working with clients, courts, and community organizations, while also participating in pro bono activities, advocacy competitions, and student-edited law reviews. Beyond the JD, Delaware Law offers graduate programs, including the Master of Laws (LLM) and Master of Jurisprudence (MJ). Its location provides access to Delaware’s courts and legal community, as well as opportunities across nearby Mid-Atlantic states. Applicants can review admissions requirements, tuition, scholarships, bar passage results, and employment outcomes when comparing law schools.
At a glance
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Type
- Private
- Part of
- Widener University
- JD students
- 807
- Full-time faculty
- 32
- Program
- Full-time and part-time
Admissions
Acceptance rate 59.68%, higher than 92% of schools
1,317 applications, 786 offers, and 35.1% of those admitted enrolled.
Key takeaway: Applications rose about 40% from 2017 to 2025, while the acceptance rate fell from 62.31% to 59.68%.
LSAT and GPA of the entering class
LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 149 · 152 · 154
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 2.95 · 3.33 · 3.60
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. 3 were admitted with a JD-Next score. 276 of the 786 admitted students enrolled. The first-year class of 277 also includes 1 other first-year enrollee.
Data ranks: acceptance rate #181 of 196, median LSAT #168 of 196 (tie), median GPA #181 of 196 (tie).
Applying and the academic calendar
- Application fee
- $60, waived until February 1, 2026
- Application deadline
- May 15
- Financial aid deadline
- April 2
- Calendar
- Semesters
- Classes start in
- August
- Credits to graduate
- 90
Where is Widener University Delaware Law School 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 | 1,317 | 59.68% | 149 / 152 / 154 | 2.95 / 3.33 / 3.60 | 277 |
| 2024 | 1,130 | 66.37% | 148 / 150 / 154 | 2.95 / 3.28 / 3.56 | 253 |
| 2023 | 1,088 | 67.83% | 148 / 150 / 153 | 2.93 / 3.26 / 3.58 | 240 |
| 2022 | 1,055 | 65.69% | 148 / 150 / 152 | 2.94 / 3.26 / 3.50 | 234 |
| 2021 | 1,180 | 62.12% | 148 / 150 / 152 | 2.87 / 3.19 / 3.51 | 261 |
| 2020 | 1,139 | 62.69% | 147 / 149 / 151 | 2.95 / 3.22 / 3.46 | 246 |
| 2019 | 1,019 | 63.98% | 147 / 149 / 151 | 2.90 / 3.21 / 3.46 | 237 |
| 2018 | 971 | 61.89% | 147 / 148 / 151 | 2.89 / 3.17 / 3.48 | 212 |
| 2017 | 942 | 62.31% | 146 / 148 / 151 | 2.70 / 3.12 / 3.40 | 206 |
Students
807 JD students, 53.4% women
Students of color make up 32.6% of JD students in fall 2025.
Key takeaway: 16 of the 258 students who were in their first year in fall 2024 left the school during 2024-25 (6.2%), not counting transfers.
Widener University Delaware Law School enrolled 807 JD students in fall 2025. It awarded 289 JD degrees in 2024-25.
- Women 53.4%
- Men 46.6%
Race and ethnicity
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic of any race | 82 | |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Black or African American | 122 | |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | |
| Multiracial | 28 | |
| All students of color | 263 | |
| White | 494 | |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 50 |
First-year students who left or transferred out, 2024-25
| Why they left | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Academic reasons | 11 | 4.3% |
| Other reasons | 5 | 1.9% |
| Transferred to another law school | 2 | 0.8% |
Out of 258 first-year students enrolled in fall 2024. Upper-level students who left: 30 of 426 (7.0%).
Try it
Where do your numbers fall?
See where your LSAT and GPA sit against Widener Delaware's fall-2025 class. This shows position only, not your odds.
Key takeaway: The median LSAT is 152 and the median GPA is 3.33, and the middle 50% of the class had 149–154 and 2.95–3.60.
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LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 149 · 152 · 154
:
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 2.95 · 3.33 · 3.60
Shaded band = middle 50% of the fall-2025 class; line = median.
Jobs · Class of 2025
27.7% as state or local clerks, 4th highest of 194 schools
206 graduates, status on March 16, 2026. 83.0% held full-time, long-term bar-passage jobs.
Key takeaway: In full-time, long-term jobs, 43.2% of graduates joined law firms, and 27.7% took a state or local clerkship.
- Bar-passage jobs173
- School-funded jobs0
- JD-advantage jobs6
- Other jobs13
- Further study0
- Seeking work13
- 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 | 43.2% | |
| State, local & international clerkships | 27.7% | |
| Government | 7.8% | |
| Public interest | 5.8% | |
| Business & industry | 5.8% | |
| Education | 0.5% | |
| Federal clerkships | 0.0% |
Clerkships by type
| Type | Graduates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | 0 | 0.0% |
| State or local | 57 | 27.7% |
| International | 0 | 0.0% |
Top states for jobs
- Pennsylvania 71
- Delaware 55
- New Jersey 51
Bar passage
75.9% pass on their first try
2025 exams: 151 of 199 first-time takers passed, 1.7 points below the average for the same states.
Key takeaway: The first-time pass rate of Widener Delaware graduates was above the average in New Jersey, below it in Pennsylvania and in line with it in Delaware.
- Widener Delaware
- Average in the same jurisdictions
Compared with the average in each place
| Jurisdiction | Takers | Rate | Avg. | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 92 | 73.9% | 79.7% | −5.8 |
| Delaware | 48 | 79.2% | 79.7% | −0.6 |
| New Jersey | 44 | 72.7% | 71.1% | +1.6 |
| 5 other jurisdictions | 15 | 86.7% | 76.6% | +10.0 |
Cost & aid
Tuition is $1,950 per credit hour
Tuition is charged by the credit hour, not by the year. Widener Delaware reported no conditional scholarships, which depend on keeping a set GPA or class rank.
Key takeaway: 99% of students receive a grant, and the median grant is $32,000 a year.
- Grants: 25th percentile $25,000, median $32,000, 75th percentile $35,000 a year.
- This school shares a federal ID with another campus, so the debt and earnings figures may include that campus's graduates.
Faculty & classes
21.4 JD students per full-time faculty member in 2024-25
In 2024-25, the school had 32 full-time faculty members and 71 who were not full-time.
Key takeaway: Students filled 58 law clinic positions in 2024-25, 8 for every 100 JD students.
- Full-time faculty: 71.9% women, 18.8% people of color.
- Librarians: 5 full-time.
- 88 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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The schools whose median LSAT and GPA are closest to Widener Delaware's.
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University of Massachusetts School of LawMA · LSAT 152 · GPA 3.36 - Western State College of LawCA · LSAT 152 · GPA 3.36
- North Carolina Central University School of LawNC · LSAT 151 · GPA 3.31
- Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterNY · LSAT 153 · GPA 3.35
- Mississippi Christian University School of LawMS · LSAT 152 · GPA 3.37
- New England Law BostonMA · LSAT 153 · GPA 3.37
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FAQ
What LSAT score do you need for Widener University Delaware Law School?
The median LSAT score for the 2025 entering class was 152, with the 25th percentile at 149 and the 75th percentile at 154. Delaware Law evaluates applications holistically, so there is no fixed LSAT score that guarantees admission.
What is the acceptance rate at Widener University Delaware Law School?
Widener University Delaware Law School had an acceptance rate of 59.68% for the 2025 entering class. The school received 1,317 completed applications and offered admission to 786 applicants.
What GPA do you need to get into Widener Delaware Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA for the 2025 entering class was 3.33. The 25th percentile GPA was 2.95, while the 75th percentile was 3.60. The school also considers LSAT scores, personal statements, academic achievements, and other qualifications.
Is Widener University Delaware Law School ABA-accredited?
Yes. Widener University Delaware Law School is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and has maintained ABA approval since 1975. The school is a private institution affiliated with Widener University.
Does Widener University Delaware Law School offer scholarships?
Yes. Widener Delaware Law School offers renewable merit-based scholarships to eligible JD students. The school advertises first-year scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to $37,000. Applicants may also explore federal financial aid and other financing options.
Does Widener Delaware Law School offer a part-time JD program?
Yes. Widener Delaware Law School offers a four-year, part-time JD program with evening classes for students balancing law school with work or personal commitments. The school also offers a traditional three-year, full-time JD program. Both require at least 90 credits.