Widener Law Commonwealth
Harrisburg, PA
Private
ABA Accredited
Widener Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1989, Widener Law Commonwealth, also known as Widener Law, is a private law school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Widener Law Commonwealth is a law school of the Widener University. Last year, 145 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 374. With 67 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 65.00% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 30.98% at Widener Law Commonwealth.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 148 and the average GPA is 3.34. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 53.75%. For the 86 graduates in 2023, 75 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Widener Law Commonwealth.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $58,958 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $24,000 |
| LSAT / GPA | 148 / 3.34 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65.00% |
| Students to Faculty | 7 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 53.75% |
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 Widener Law Commonwealth tuition & fee is $58,958 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 2.59% compared to last year from $57,470 to $58,958.
87.91% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $24,000 at Widener Law Commonwealth. The average grant amount would cover 40.71% of tuition & fees.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tuition & fees | $58,958 |
| 2024 Tuition & fees | $57,470 |
| Average Grant Amount | $24,000 |
| Grant Received | 87.91% |
Widener Law Commonwealth Directory Information
NameWidener Law Commonwealth
Parent InstitutionWidener University
Address3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Founded1989
Phone717-541-3903
Emailadmitcwlaw@widener.edu
Admission Informationhttps://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/
Application Requirementhttps://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/apply/
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