Western New England University School of Law

2024 Tuition $50,070LSAT 150GPA 3.30

Private - Springfield, Massachusetts

For the academic year 2023-2024, Western New England University School of Law's tuition & fees is $50,070. 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 $70,000.

Western New England University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$50,070
Books & Supplies Costs$1,600
Room & Board$15,920
Other Expenses$2,410
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$51,776
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Western New England University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Western New England University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $59,984.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Western New England 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
Western New England University School of Law$50,070
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Massachusetts Law Schools
Public Schools$41,272$41,272
Private Schools$62,323
LocationTuition & Fees
Western New England University School of LawSpringfield, MA$50,070
Thomas Goode Jones School of LawMontgomery, AL$39,900
Ave Maria School of LawNaples, FL$50,750
California Western School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,550
Marquette University Law SchoolMilwaukee, WI$52,050
Roger Williams University School of LawBristol, RI$48,064

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Western New England University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $40,240.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$40,240

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Western New England University School of Law's acceptance rate is 59.82%. A total of 667 applicants applied to and 399 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 86 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 21.55%.
The next table compares Western New England University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202066137110756.13%28.84%
2020-202161837213060.19%34.95%
2021-202266037912457.42%32.72%
2022-20236394069563.54%23.40%
2018-20196413768758.66%23.14%
2017-20185803339157.41%27.33%
2016-20176193427055.25%20.47%
2015-20166244338869.39%20.32%
2023-20246673998659.82%21.55%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Western New England University School of Law59.82%21.55%86
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Massachusetts Law Schools45.04%24.81%252
Public Schools67.27%15.61%111
Private Schools42.27%25.96%269

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Western New England University School of Law's LSAT score is 150%. The 75th percentile score is 153 and the 25th percentile is 147. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 149 and 151 for part-time students.
The 2024 Western New England University School of Law's GPA score is 3.3%. The 75th percentile score is 3.57 and the 25th percentile is 2.92. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.32 and 3.19 for part-time students.
The next table compares Western New England University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 152151153 148148148 146146145
2020-2021 152152152 148148147 146146145
2021-2022 154153155 150150151 147147147
2022-2023 154154157 150150151 146147146
2018-2019 152151153 148148149 146146145
2017-2018 151-1-1 148-1-1 146-1-1
2016-2017 150150151 148148148 146146146
2015-2016 152-1-1 147-1-1 143-1-1
2023-2024 153153155 150149151 147147148
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.673.663.75 3.363.363.24 2.952.952.92
2020-2021 3.583.613.52 3.273.33.18 3.033.042.96
2021-2022 3.73.743.55 3.473.493.34 3.123.143.07
2022-2023 3.73.713.68 3.433.473.42 3.023.023
2018-2019 3.623.563.71 3.293.23.47 2.822.73.25
2017-2018 3.49-1-1 3.2-1-1 2.96-1-1
2016-2017 3.453.453.46 3.133.083.24 2.682.762.62
2015-2016 3.45-1-1 3.1-1-1 2.84-1-1
2023-2024 3.573.593.5 3.33.323.19 2.922.92.93
LSAT ScoreGPA
Western New England University School of Law1503.30
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Massachusetts Law Schools1593.60
Public Schools1503.39
Private Schools1613.63

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 86 students out of 102 total graduates from Western New England University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 4graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 59 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 68.6%.
The next table compares Western New England 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
2019-20205347 3063.83% 82
2020-20218873 4663.02% 15-
2021-20227369 3855.07% 62
2022-20238667 4567.16% 234
2018-201910193 5660.22% 134
2017-201810395 6366.32% 112
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-202410286 5968.6% 204
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Western New England University School of Law68.60%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Massachusetts Law Schools79%
Public Schools59%
Private Schools81%