West Virginia University College of Law Class Profiles by Year

    WVU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows WVU Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    West Virginia University College of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $44,730
    ($26,604)    		 153 3.35 52.90% 30.47% 356 -
    2016-17 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 153 3.33
    		 59.71%
    		 37.06%
    		 332
    		 -
    2017-18 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 153 3.32
    		 57.07%
    		 32.70%
    		 315
    		 65.59%
    2018-19 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 153 3.38
    		 61.52%
    		 36.79%
    		 309
    		 79.81%
    2019-20 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 154
    		 3.45
    		 58.87%
    		 38.70%
    		 329
    		 63.63%
    2020-21 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 154 3.45 63.49%
    		 39.64%
    		 326
    		 82.22%
    2021-22 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 154 3.56
    		 59.15%
    		 37.79%
    		 333
    		 64.15%
    2022-23 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 155
    		 3.68
    		 41.14%
    		 42.68%
    		 316
    		 59.18%
    2023-24 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 155 3.59
    		 45.13%
    		 44.40%
    		 314
    		 69.39%
    2024-25 $44,730
    ($26,604)
    		 156
    		 3.58
    		 43.75%
    		 43.78%
    		 294
    		 69.39%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025

    The 2024 LSAT score at West Virginia University College of Law is 156. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at West Virginia University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    WVU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2025)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 151 153 157
    2017 151 153 156
    2018 151 153 155
    2019 151 153 155
    2020 152
    		 154
    		 157
    2021 151
    		 154 156
    2022 152
    		 154 157
    2023 152 155
    		 158
    2024 152 155 158
    2025 152 156
    		 158
    West Virginia University College of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2025) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025

    The 2024 GPA at West Virginia University College of Law is 3.58. The GPA is 0.1 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.23 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at West Virginia University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    WVU Law GPA Changes (2016-2025)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.11 3.35 3.69
    2017 3.06
    		 3.33
    		 3.6
    2018 3.04
    		 3.32
    		 3.63
    2019 3.04
    		 3.38
    		 3.64
    2020 3.15
    		 3.45
    		 3.7
    2021 3.06
    		 3.45
    		 3.8
    2022 3.29
    		 3.56
    		 3.88
    2023 3.33
    		 3.68
    		 3.86
    2024 3.25
    		 3.59
    		 3.88
    2025 3.25
    		 3.58
    		 3.83
    West Virginia University College of Law GPA Trends (2016-2025) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025

    The 2024 acceptance rate at West Virginia University College of Law is 43.75%. The acceptance rate is 2.614 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 9.145 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at West Virginia University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    WVU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2025)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 639 338 103 52.90% 30.47%
    2017 479
    		 286
    		 106
    		 59.71%
    		 37.06%
    2018 552
    		 315
    		 103
    		 57.07%
    		 32.70%
    2019 486
    		 299
    		 110
    		 61.52%
    		 36.79%
    2020 496
    		 292
    		 113
    		 58.87%
    		 38.70%
    2021 441
    		 280
    		 111
    		 63.49%
    		 39.64%
    2022 519
    		 307
    		 116
    		 59.15%
    		 37.79%
    2023 581
    		 239
    		 102
    		 41.14%
    		 42.68%
    2024 534
    		 241
    		 107
    		 45.13%
    		 44.40%
    2025 496
    		 217
    		 95
    		 43.75%
    		 43.78%
    West Virginia University College of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The WVU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $26,604 for in-state and $44,730 for out-of-state students, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is same as.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    WVU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$26,604$44,730
    2017$26,604$44,730
    2018$26,604$44,730
    2019$26,604$44,730
    2020$26,604$44,730
    2021$26,604$44,730
    2022$26,604$44,730
    2023$26,604$44,730
    2024$26,604$44,730
    2025$26,604$44,730
    West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025

    In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 294 students enrolled in West Virginia University College of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 294 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The WVU Law's enrollment size reduced by 17.42% since 2016 from 356 to 294 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at West Virginia University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2025.
    WVU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2025)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 347 9 356
    2017 326
    		 6
    		 332
    2018 307
    		 8
    		 315
    2019 304
    		 5
    		 309
    2020 329
    		 0
    		 329
    2021 326
    		 0 326
    2022 333
    		 0 333
    2023 316
    		 0 316
    2024 314
    		 0 314
    2025 294
    		 0 294
    West Virginia University College of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2025) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024

    The 2024 bar exam pass rate of West Virginia University College of Law is 69%. 98 graduates took the exam first-time and 68 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for West Virginia University College of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2024.
    WVU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2025)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 107 21 6 93 61 65.59%
    2019 110
    		 14
    		 7
    		 104
    		 83
    		 79.81%
    2020 100
    		 10
    		 9
    		 99
    		 63
    		 63.63%
    2021 106
    		 17
    		 1
    		 90
    		 74
    		 82.22%
    2022 103
    		 8
    		 11
    		 106
    		 68
    		 64.15%
    2023 108
    		 12
    		 2
    		 98
    		 58
    		 59.18%
    2024 106
    		 12 5
    		 98 68
    		 69.39%
    2025 106 12 5 98 68 69.39%
    West Virginia University College of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2025) Chart
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