ABA 509 DATA BY STATE, 2025
Law Schools in Wisconsin: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2025)
Picture 2 applicants comparing offers in Wisconsin: one from the University of Wisconsin at a 167 median LSAT, one from Marquette at a 158. Both get discounted heavily, Wisconsin's tuition runs $53,640 a year and Marquette's $51,970, nearly identical prices for schools 9 LSAT points apart, and Wisconsin edges out Marquette on placement, 97% to 93.1%.
Every ABA law school in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 167 | 3.8 | 19.1% | $53,640 | 97% |
| Marquette | 158 | 3.7 | 22.1% | $51,970 | 93.1% |
See what 1 extra LSAT point is worth in grants at each school above.
Reading the Wisconsin market
Wisconsin's 2 law schools sit closer together on admissions than the LSAT gap between them suggests. The University of Wisconsin posts a 167 median LSAT and a 19.1% acceptance rate. Marquette runs a 158 median LSAT, 9 points lower, but only a slightly friendlier 22.1% acceptance rate. That's a smaller gap in who actually gets in than the raw LSAT numbers imply.
Pricing is nearly identical between the two. Marquette charges $51,970 a year, Wisconsin charges $53,640, a gap of under $1,700. Both schools discount at almost the same rate too, 94.3% at Marquette and 94.2% at Wisconsin, so neither school has a real cost advantage over the other once grants are factored in.
Outcomes are where Wisconsin separates itself. It posts a 97% FT/LT placement rate, a strong result for a public flagship, against Marquette's 93.1%. That's a real gap, and it comes at essentially the same price.
Wisconsin is the clear pick in-state if your numbers clear its bar: a higher LSAT median, comparable cost, and a stronger placement rate all point the same direction. Marquette is still a solid choice on its own, a 93.1% FT/LT rate is a strong outcome, and it's the more realistic admit if Wisconsin's numbers are out of reach. Either way, the near-identical pricing means this decision should come down to admissions odds and outcomes, not cost.
FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 2 ABA-accredited law schools: the University of Wisconsin and Marquette.
What's the easiest law school to get into in Wisconsin?
Marquette, with a 158 median LSAT and a 22.1% acceptance rate, slightly softer than the University of Wisconsin's numbers. Easiest still means a real score, not a guarantee.
What's the cheapest law school in Wisconsin?
Marquette, at $51,970 a year in sticker tuition, though the gap to the University of Wisconsin's $53,640 is under $1,700.
Which Wisconsin law school has the best job placement?
The University of Wisconsin, at 97% full-time, long-term employment within 10 months of graduation, ahead of Marquette's 93.1%.
Is it worth going to law school in Wisconsin if I don't plan to practice there?
Yes, for either school. Both post FT/LT rates above 93%, strong enough to carry weight outside the state, and the near-identical pricing means the choice between them comes down to admissions odds rather than cost.
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 2026-10-07.
