West Virginia University College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law is $26,604 for West Virginia residents and $44,730 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., West Virginia University College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,648 for state residents and $27,360 for out-out-state students at West Virginia University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,908 for state residents and $28,260 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 63.49% higher than undergraduate tuition and 58.28% higher than graduate tuition at West Virginia University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares West Virginia University College of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare West Virginia University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University College of Law | $26,604 | $44,730 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,417 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,910 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law has decreased by 100.00% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is - with - increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $35,784, which is - more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $24,228 | $1,314 | $40,248 | $1,314 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $23,364 | $1,350 | $39,708 | $1,350 | ▼-1.21% |
| 2022-2023 | $23,904 | $1,368 | $40,752 | $1,368 | ▲2.59% |
| 2023-2024 | $24,642 | $1,678 | $41,994 | $1,678 | ▲3.68% |
| 2024-2025 | $25,218 | $1,386 | $43,344 | $1,386 | ▲2.42% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at West Virginia University College of Law is $48,226 for West Virginia residents and $66,352 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $54,352.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $48,226 | $66,352 |
| Tuition | $25,218 | $43,344 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $21,622 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $21,622 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $21,622 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,226 | $54,352 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $12,000 | |
Data Source: ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2024, 77.14% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $12,000 at West Virginia University College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at West Virginia University College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.06%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University College of Law | 77.14% | $12,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.06% | $23,746 |
| Public | 78.73% | $18,006 |
| Private | 82.88% | $28,194 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 316 enrolled students, 245 students 77.53% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.43% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 24.49% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $16,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 329 | 326 | 334 | 316 | 315 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 270 | 270 | 280 | 245 | 243 |
| Percent Received | 82.07% | 82.82% | 83.83% | 77.53% | 77.14% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $11,000 | $12,000 | $10,015 | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $15,408 | $24,228 | $15,732 | $16,000 | $18,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 64.08% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 24.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 11.43% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 28 out of total 294 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 271 | 272 | 283 | 245 | 243 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 57.93% | 56.62% | 66.78% | 64.08% | 55.97% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 19.56% | 22.79% | 18.37% | 24.49% | 33.74% |
| Full Tuition | 5.93% | 8.15% | 8.57% | 9.39% | 8.23% |
| More than Full Tuition | 16.67% | 11.85% | 6.43% | 2.04% | 2.06% |
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