Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI
Private
ABA Accredited
WMU Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1972, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, also known as WMU Law, is a private law school located in Lansing, Michigan. Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a law school of the Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Last year, 146 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 472. With 115 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is affiliated with Western Michigan University, but it is an independent institution. The affiliation between WMU and WMU-Cooley, which are legally and financially independent institutions, will end on or before November 5, 2023.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 46.15% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 26.21% at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 148 and the average GPA is 3.07. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 37.25%. For the 411 graduates in 2023, 289 students got full-time jobs and 30 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $46,240 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $11,886 |
| LSAT / GPA | 148 / 3.07 |
| Acceptance Rate | 46.15% |
| Students to Faculty | 5 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 37.25% |
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School tuition & fee is $46,240 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 4.76% compared to last year from $44,140 to $46,240.
66.98% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $11,886 at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The average grant amount would cover 25.71% of tuition & fees.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| 2024 Tuition & fees | $46,240 |
| 2023 Tuition & fees | $44,140 |
| Average Grant Amount | $11,886 |
| Grant Received | 66.98% |
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Directory Information
NameWestern Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Parent InstitutionIndependent Law Schools
AddressWMU-Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI 48933
Founded1972
Phone800-874-3511
Emailadmissions@cooley.edu
Admission Informationhttps://www.cooley.edu/admissions/apply
Application Requirementhttps://info.cooley.edu/application-checklist
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