Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is $46,240 according to the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $47,293.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School'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 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
2024 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
$46,240
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Michigan Law Schools
$47,577
$51,457
Public
$47,577
$55,622
Private
$47,293
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School has increased by 4.76% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $48,440 with $2,200 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 $45,412, which is - more than this year.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$50,790
-
2019-2020
$50,790
0.00%
2020-2021
$41,290
-18.70%
2021-2022
$41,290
0.00%
2022-2023
$44,140
6.90%
2023-2024
$46,240
4.76%
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is $69,078. 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 $57,192. For detailed costs breakdown, see Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$69,078
Tuition & Fees
$46,240
Room & Board, Transportation
$16,248
Books
$2,200
Other Expenses
$4,390
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$57,192
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$11,886
LL.M. Tuition
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $29,440.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 66.98% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $11,886 at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
66.98%
$11,886
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Michigan Law Schools
80.09%
$26,192
Public
87.01%
$30,331
Private
73.17%
$22,054
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 565 enrolled students, 333 students 58.94% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.51% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 21.32% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,396 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,726. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $13,050 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,245.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
229
227
263
154
106
Grants/Scholarships Received
179
214
209
146
71
Percent Received
78.17%
94.27%
79.47%
94.81%
66.98%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$7,538
$9,456
$5,364
$6,017
$7,726
50th Percentile
$18,091
$20,797
$13,750
$12,857
$11,886
75th Percentile
$33,726
$53,560
$33,000
$24,751
$18,396
Part-time
Enrollment
1,202
959
743
579
459
Grants/Scholarships Received
426
403
385
281
262
Percent Received
35.44%
42.02%
51.82%
48.53%
57.08%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$5,025
$5,305
$3,301
$2,888
$4,245
50th Percentile
$11,694
$11,725
$7,425
$6,600
$7,076
75th Percentile
$28,588
$31,107
$18,564
$13,750
$13,050
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 74.65% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 21.13% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.23% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 20.23% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 21.37% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
