ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Delaware: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
Widener Delaware versus Wilmington: 2 ABA-accredited schools, a 150.5 median-of-medians LSAT between them, and neither one publishes a clean sticker tuition figure. What is public is the acceptance gap, Widener at 59.7% and Wilmington at 52%, both wide open compared to nearly every other state on this list.
Every ABA law school in Delaware
Ranked by median LSAT, highest first. Every school's own page has the full 25th/50th/75th breakdown, cost, and job outcomes.
| School | LSAT 50th | GPA 50th | Accept. rate | Sticker/yr | FT/LT jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widener DE | 152 | 3.3 | 59.7% | N/A on file | 91.3% |
| Wilmington | 149 | 3.1 | 52% | N/A on file | N/A on file |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Delaware market
Delaware's 2 law schools sit close together on paper but diverge on what data they actually report. Widener Delaware posts a 152 median LSAT, a 3.3 median GPA, and a 59.7% acceptance rate. Wilmington runs slightly lower on admissions, a 149 median LSAT, a 3.1 median GPA, and a 52% acceptance rate, oddly more selective by the numbers despite the lower medians.
Neither school has a published sticker tuition figure in this data, so a direct cost comparison isn't possible here, and it's not worth guessing at a number that could be wrong. What is clear is the discount rate: Widener hands a grant to 99.3% of its class, essentially universal aid, while Wilmington discounts just 54.3%, a huge gap that matters more than the missing sticker number.
Placement data is also thin. Widener reports a 91.3% full-time, long-term rate, a strong number for an access-tier school. Wilmington doesn't have a reported FT/LT figure in this data, which is itself worth noting before you commit to either school. Ask directly for updated employment numbers before applying anywhere with a gap like that.
Delaware is a small market with 2 modest-sized schools, and the honest read is that neither carries major national weight. Widener's near-universal discount rate and solid placement number make it the stronger documented option of the two. If you're set on Delaware, verify Wilmington's current tuition and placement numbers directly before ruling it in or out, since this data can't answer those questions for you.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Delaware?
Delaware has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: Widener University Delaware Law School and Wilmington University's law program.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Delaware?
Wilmington has the lower median LSAT of the 2 at 149, a 3.1 median GPA, and a 52% acceptance rate.
What's the cheapest law school in Delaware?
Neither Widener Delaware nor Wilmington has a published sticker tuition figure in this data, so a direct cost comparison isn't possible. Contact both schools directly for current tuition numbers before deciding.
Which Delaware law school has the best job placement?
Widener Delaware reports a 91.3% full-time, long-term placement rate. Wilmington doesn't have a reported FT/LT figure here, so confirm its current employment outcomes directly with the school.
Is it worth going to law school in Delaware if I don't plan to practice there?
With limited published data on both schools, it's hard to make a strong case either way from the numbers alone. Widener's near-universal discount rate and documented placement above 91% make it the safer of the 2 to evaluate. Get direct, current numbers from Wilmington before treating it as a comparable option.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against each school's own filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-10-06.
