2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's 2024 tuition & fees is $46,240 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
4.76% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $22,838. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is $69,078.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$44,140 | $46,240
4.76% |
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| Living Costs |
$19,408 |
$22,838
17.67% |
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| Room & Board | $13,388 | $16,248 |
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| Books & Supplies | $2,000 | $2,200 |
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| Personal Expenses | $4,020 | $4,390 |
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| COA | $63,548 | $69,078
8.70% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $12,857 | $11,886 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $50,691 | $57,192 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.07 and the average LSAT score is 148 for 2024 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 142 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 146 students including both full-time and part-time status. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 2.71 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
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| Full-Time | 2.82 | 3.11 | 3.47 |
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| Part-Time | 2.6 | 3.03 | 3.38 |
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| LSAT Scores | 146 | 148 | 151 |
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| Full-Time | 146 | 149 | 154 |
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| Part-Time | 146 | 148 | 150 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,207 students have applied to Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School and 557 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 146 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 46.15% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.21% at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 1,207 |
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| Admitted | 557 |
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| Enrolled | 146 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 46.15% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.21% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 146
64 men, 82 women
57 full-time, 89 part-time |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 250 students took the bar exam first time at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Among them, 90 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 36%. For reference, the average pass rate at Michigan law schools is 71.36%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
In 2023, 411 students graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Of them, 189 graduates employed where bar passage required and 72 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 289 graduates employed as full-time and 30 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School employement summary page.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 247 |
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| First-time Takers | 250
104 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 101 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 90 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 36% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Michigan Law Schools | 71.36% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 66.98% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $11,886. 7.51% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 21.32% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Full-time |
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| Number Received | 71 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 74.65% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 21.13% |
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| Full Tuition | 4.23% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| Part-time |
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| Number Received | 262 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 70.23% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 21.37% |
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| Full Tuition | 8.40% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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