For the academic year 2022-2023, West Virginia University College of Law's tuition & fees is $25,272 for West Virginia residents and $42,120 for out-of-state students. 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 $40,642 for West Virginia residents and $57,490 for out-of-state students.
West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
|---|
| West Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $25,272 |
|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $42,120 |
|---|
| Books & Supplies Costs | $3,400 |
|---|
| Room & Board | $11,970 |
|---|
| 2023-2024 Estimates* |
|---|
| West Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $25,843 |
|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $43,209 |
|---|
*2023-2024 estimates based on last 2 years rate
Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools
Compared to other law schools nationwide, West Virginia University College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, West Virginia University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in West Virginia, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $42,120.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between West Virginia University College of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
Tuition Trends Over Past 5 Years
The 2023 tuition & fees of West Virginia University College of Law has increased by 3% from last year. Over the past 5 years, its tuition has increased by 5.64% from $39,870 to $42,120.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % |
|---|
| 2018-2019 | $24,084 | $39,870 | - |
|---|
| 2019-2020 | $24,228 | $40,248 | 0.95% |
|---|
| 2020-2021 | $24,228 | $40,248 | 0.00% |
|---|
| 2021-2022 | $24,714 | $41,058 | 2.01% |
|---|
| 2022-2023 | $25,272 | $42,120 | 2.59% |
|---|
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
The 2024 West Virginia University College of Law's acceptance rate is 45.13%. A total of 534 applicants applied to and 241 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 107 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 44.40%.
The next table compares West Virginia University College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
LSAT Scores and GPA
The 2024 West Virginia University College of Law's LSAT score is 155%. The 75th percentile score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 152.
The 2024 West Virginia University College of Law's GPA score is 3.59%. The 75th percentile score is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.25.
The next table compares West Virginia University College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
Bar Exam Pass Rate
In 2024, 98 students out of 106 total graduates from West Virginia University College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 4graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 68 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 69.39%.
The next table compares West Virginia University College 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.
