2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
West Virginia University College of Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $27,774 for West Virginia residents and $47,070 for others. The law school tuition is not increased and stayed same last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $21,216. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of West Virginia University College of Law is $68,286.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for West Virginia University College of Law.
West Virginia University College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
| 2026 | 2027 |
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| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$27,774 | $47,070 |
$27,774 | $47,070 |
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| Living Costs | $26,466 | $21,216
-19.84% |
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| COA | $54,240 | $73,536 |
$48,990
-9.68% | $68,286
-7.14% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $17,500 | $25,521** |
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| COA after receiving aid | $36,740 | $50,786 | $42,765 | $42,765 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.65 and the average LSAT score is 155 for 2027 West Virginia University College of Law admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 114 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 113 students.
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West Virginia University College of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.34 | 3.65 | 3.89 |
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| LSAT Scores | 151 | 155 | 159 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 590 students have applied to West Virginia University College of Law and 238 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 114 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 40.34% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 47.90% at West Virginia University College of Law.
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West Virginia University College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Acceptance Rate | 40.34% |
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| Applicants | 590 |
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| Admitted | 238 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 47.90% |
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| Enrolled | 114 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 114 |
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| Male | 55 |
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| Female | 58 |
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| Another Gender | 1 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At West Virginia University College of Law, 76.35% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $25,521. 11.35% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 46.72% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at West Virginia University College of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 229 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 41.92% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 46.72% |
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| Full Tuition | 7.52% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 3.98% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
West Virginia University College of Law enrolled 119 first-year students in total. Among them, 98.32% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 101 White, 2 Asian, 3 Black or African American, 5 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 57 male and 60 female students enrolled at West Virginia University College of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 84.87%, followed by Multiracial with 5.04%.
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West Virginia University College of Law First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 (1.68%) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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| Black or African American | 3 (2.52%) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 5 (4.20%) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 6 (5.04%) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 101 (84.87%) | 53 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
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| Unknown | 2 (1.68%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 98 students took the bar exam first time at West Virginia University College of Law. Among them, 58 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 59.18%. For reference, the average pass rate at West Virginia law schools is 67.7%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at West Virginia University College of Law.
In 2025, 103 students graduated from West Virginia University College of Law. Of them, 85 graduates employed where bar passage required and 7 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 92 graduates employed as full-time and 2 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at West Virginia University College of Law employement summary page.
West Virginia University College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 108 |
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| First-time Takers | 98
2 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 12 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 58 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 59.18% |
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| Average Pass Rate at West Virginia Law Schools | 67.7% |
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