What LSAT score do I need for Widener University Commonwealth Law School?

LSAT requirements for Widener University Commonwealth Law School vary by cycle. Visit our school page for the latest admissions data.

What GPA do I need for Widener University Commonwealth Law School?

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What is Widener University Commonwealth Law School's acceptance rate?

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Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth) - Admissions, Stats & Reviews

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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles Colorblind

What's Happening This Cycle?

Track decisions and applicant data for the 2025-2026 cycle — 55 applicants reporting.

Attending Accepted (deciding) Accepted (withdrew) Rejected Withdrew Unknown Outcome

25-26 selected

52.7%

7.3%

3.6%

36.4%

25-26 · selected

24-25 previous

72.2%

11.6%

2.3%

14%

waitlist (2)

50%

24-25 · previous

29 accepted -2 4 rejected -1 2 withdrew +1 20 unknown +14

Detailed Breakdown

Accepted · 29 total

Attending 0 0% Still deciding 27 93.1% Withdrew 2 6.9%

Admissions Data

LSAT & GPA Statistics
	25th	50th	75th
LSAT (ABA · 2025)	-	-	-
LSAT (LSD)	149	154	157
GPA (ABA · 2025)	-	-	-
GPA (LSD)	2.89	3.38	3.68

LSD data based on 55 self-reported applications

Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric	Rejected	All	Accepted
LSAT	139.5	154.0	154.77
GPA	3.16	3.27	3.38
Softs	-	T3.33	T3.5
Avg $	-	-	$98,035

* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4)

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric	Value
Applications	-
Admission Offers	-
Class Size	-
Acceptance Rate	-
Yield Rate	-

Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision	53 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision	42 days
Interview Invite Rate	0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate	-

Decision Timing

Selected Cycle (2025-2026) decisions (solid) vs. 35 decisions from Previous Cycle (2024-2025) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.

Where Is Widener University Commonwealth Law School Trending?

Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.

LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.

Will I Get a Job? — Widener University Commonwealth Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

Employment outcomes data from ABA 509 disclosures is shown below.

JD Employment Rate

-

First-Time Bar Pass

66.3%

13th percentile

Median Starting Salary

-

Private Sector

Employment Quality

JD Required

0.0%

BigLaw Placement

0.0%

Federal Clerkships

0.0%

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Bar Required ★ 0 (0.0% of class)

JD Advantage 0 (0.0% of class)

Professional 0 (0.0% of class)

Other 0 (0.0% of class)

School-Funded 0 (0.0% of class)

Total Employed 0 (0.0% of class)

Employment Type	Full-Time Long-Term	Full-Time Short-Term	Part-Time Long-Term	Part-Time Short-Term	Total	% of Grads
Bar Required ★	—	—	—	—	—	0.0%
JD Advantage	—	—	—	—	—	0.0%
Professional	—	—	—	—	—	0.0%
Other	—	—	—	—	—	0.0%
School-Funded	—	—	—	—	—	0.0%
Total Employed	0	0	0	0	0	0.0%

School-Funded: May inflate stats

Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.

Employment by Sector

Sector Details

Sector	% of Graduates	National Percentile
Law Firms	—	—
Judicial Clerkships	—	—
Government	—	—
Public Interest	—	—
Business	—	—
Academia	—	—

Bar Exam Performance

Metric	Rate	Percentile
First-Time Pass	66.3%	13th percentile
Ultimate Pass	80.43%	13th percentile
Jurisdiction Weighted	76.55%	—

Takers: 181 Passed: 120 State avg: 76.55% vs State: -10.3%

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector

No data available

Public Sector

No data available

Career Outcomes Summary

For JD graduates from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 66.3%. Within two years, 80.43% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -10.3% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School Financial Overview

Financial Data Not Available

Financial information for this school is currently unavailable.

Admissions Contact

https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/apply/ admitcwlaw@widener.edu 717.541.3903

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Wisdom from Widener University Commonwealth Law School Admits

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Baddie305

2.4 / 154 • University of Toledo • 8 months ago

You got it girl, You got it. **-Drake (No Guidance)**

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GodisGoodDGNJ

2.43 / 149 • Western New England University • 8 months ago

Keep the faith!

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FightingFury10

2.32 / 151 • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School • 8 months ago

Still haven’t given up yet!

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3.3 / 147 • Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth) • 8 months ago

fingers crossed

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4.0 / 148 • Pace University • 8 months ago

Take your time, don’t rush the process. As hard and annoying as it is, see the process through....

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Lawski528

2.81 / 152 • New England Law | Boston • 8 months ago

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About Widener University Commonwealth Law School admissions

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to the 2025 ABA 509 Report, Widener University Commonwealth Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately - with an acceptance rate of -, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.