Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

47.59% Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is 47.59% for the 2024-2025 admission. 1,162 students applied and 553 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 139 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.14%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 33%.

You can compare Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School	47.59%	25.14%	139	420
All Law Schools	41.58%	31.81%	196	707
Public	40.53%	32.88%	168	632
Private	42.39%	30.98%	217	765
Michigan Law Schools	33%	35.65%	192	635
Public	23.37%	39.31%	219	735
Private	42.39%	31.98%	166	534

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is 147 and GPA is 3.15 over 139 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.

Compared to law schools in U.S., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.

You can compare Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score under 150

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 151 and the 25^th percentile is 146. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.42 and the 25^th percentile is 2.71.

	LSAT Scores	GPA
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School	147	3.15
All Law Schools	159	3.62
Public	159	3.66
Private	158	3.59
Michigan Law Schools	160	3.64
Public	166	3.84
Private	154	3.44

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart

		25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2020	Overall	141	145	150
	Full-time	145	148	152
	Part-time	141	144	149
2021	Overall	146	147	150
	Full-time	146	147	149
	Part-time	146	147	150
2022	Overall	146	148	151
	Full-time	146	148	152
	Part-time	146	147	150
2023	Overall	146	148	151
	Full-time	146	149	153
	Part-time	146	148	150
2024	Overall	146	148	151
	Full-time	146	149	154
	Part-time	146	148	150
2025	Overall	146	147	151
	Full-time	146	147	151
	Part-time	146	148	151

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart

		25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2020	Overall	2.62	2.95	3.32
	Full-time	2.91	3.11	3.42
	Part-time	2.62	2.93	3.31
2021	Overall	2.6	2.94	3.39
	Full-time	2.54	2.84	3.1
	Part-time	2.69	2.98	3.45
2022	Overall	2.61	2.99	3.28
	Full-time	2.56	2.89	3.2
	Part-time	2.65	3.03	3.3
2023	Overall	2.64	3	3.33
	Full-time	2.5	2.94	3.42
	Part-time	2.66	3	3.29
2024	Overall	2.71	3.07	3.42
	Full-time	2.82	3.11	3.47
	Part-time	2.6	3.03	3.38
2025	Overall	2.86	3.15	3.49
	Full-time	2.76	3.03	3.34
	Part-time	2.97	3.23	3.54

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart

Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is September 1, 2025 (Application Open). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.

Timeline
Application Requirements


Application Open	2024-09-01
Admission Contact
Phone	800-874-3511
Email	admissions@cooley.edu
General Admission Information	https://www.cooley.edu/admissions/apply
Application Requirements	https://info.cooley.edu/application-checklist


CAS Report	Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC. Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Résumé	Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
LSAT Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years GRE may be not accepted.
Transcripts
Diversity Statement	Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.