West Virginia University College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2023 Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law is $25,272 for West Virginia residents and $42,120 for out-of-state students according to the West Virginia University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., West Virginia University College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678.
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 53.95% higher than undergraduate tuition and 49.04% 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 | $25,272 | $42,120 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law has increased by 2.59% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.64% over the past 5 years from $39,870 to $42,120.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $43,209 with $1,089 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $42,595, which is $475 more than this year.
| 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% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2023 cost of attendance at West Virginia University College of Law is $40,642 for West Virginia residents and $57,490 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 $47,490. For detailed costs breakdown, see West Virginia University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $40,642 | $57,490 |
| Tuition & Fees | $25,272 | $42,120 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $11,970 | |
| Books | $3,400 | |
| Other Expenses | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $30,642 | $47,490 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $10,000 | |
Data Source: West Virginia University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 77.53% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,000 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 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University College of Law | 77.53% | $10,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
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.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 323 | 329 | 326 | 334 | 316 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 252 | 270 | 270 | 280 | 245 |
| Percent Received | 78.02% | 82.07% | 82.82% | 83.83% | 77.53% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $11,000 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $10,015 | $10,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,408 | $24,228 | $15,732 | $16,000 |
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 314 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 252 | 271 | 272 | 283 | 245 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 72.62% | 57.93% | 56.62% | 66.78% | 64.08% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 14.68% | 19.56% | 22.79% | 18.37% | 24.49% |
| Full Tuition | 0.79% | 5.93% | 8.15% | 8.57% | 9.39% |
| More than Full Tuition | 11.90% | 16.67% | 11.85% | 6.43% | 2.04% |
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