Wake Forest University School of Law

2024 Tuition $54,192LSAT 165GPA 3.79

Private - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

For the academic year 2023-2024, Wake Forest University School of Law's tuition & fees is $54,192. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $79,862.

Wake Forest University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$54,192
Books & Supplies Costs$1,400
Room & Board$21,570
Other Expenses$2,700
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$56,446
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Wake Forest University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Wake Forest University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $55,109.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Wake Forest University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Wake Forest University School of Law$54,192
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
North Carolina Law Schools
Public Schools$45,264$45,264
Private Schools$60,032
LocationTuition & Fees
Wake Forest University School of LawWinston-Salem, NC$54,192
Boston College Law SchoolNewton, MA$66,895
Villanova University School of LawVillanova, PA$58,615
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawNew York, NY$73,440
Washington and Lee University School of LawLexington, VA$55,550
University of Richmond School of LawUniversity of Richmond School of Law, VA$55,500

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Wake Forest University School of Law's acceptance rate is 31.47%. A total of 2,116 applicants applied to and 666 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 175 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 26.28%.
The next table compares Wake Forest University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,12185821540.45%25.06%
2020-20211,7903227117.99%22.05%
2021-20221,90959716331.27%27.30%
2022-20231,80159415532.98%26.09%
2018-20192,19774617833.96%23.86%
2017-20181,76982015246.35%18.54%
2016-20171,90686616145.44%18.59%
2015-20161,9891,10614055.61%12.66%
2023-20242,11666617531.47%26.28%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Wake Forest University School of Law31.47%26.28%175
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
North Carolina Law Schools29.58%36.38%175
Public Schools25.45%34.10%148
Private Schools31.64%37.52%188

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Wake Forest University School of Law's LSAT score is 165%. The 75th percentile score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 160.
The 2024 Wake Forest University School of Law's GPA score is 3.79%. The 75th percentile score is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.64.
The next table compares Wake Forest University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 163 162 156
2020-2021 165 163 158
2021-2022 164 163 160
2022-2023 166 165 159
2018-2019 163 162 160
2017-2018 163 161 156
2016-2017 162 161 156
2015-2016 162 161 157
2023-2024 166 165 160
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.81 3.68 3.5
2020-2021 3.91 3.73 3.62
2021-2022 3.81 3.68 3.44
2022-2023 3.84 3.72 3.47
2018-2019 3.72 3.58 3.38
2017-2018 3.75 3.65 3.37
2016-2017 3.7 3.58 3.35
2015-2016 3.72 3.6 3.35
2023-2024 3.88 3.79 3.64
LSAT ScoreGPA
Wake Forest University School of Law1653.79
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
North Carolina Law Schools1603.62
Public Schools1583.57
Private Schools1613.64

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 89 students out of 90 total graduates from Wake Forest University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 6graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 83 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 93.26%.
The next table compares Wake Forest University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020158140 12690% 18-
2020-2021146130 12394.62% 16-
2021-2022170157 14894.27% 13-
2022-2023200187 16889.84% 174
2018-2019177151 14092.71% 292
2017-2018174169 15088.76% 6-
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20249089 8393.26% 77
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Wake Forest University School of Law93.26%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
North Carolina Law Schools80%
Public Schools74%
Private Schools82%