2027 Tuition & Fees

The 2026-2027 law school tuition at West Virginia University College of Law is $27,774 for West Virginia residents and $47,070 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition stays same as last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,104 for West Virginia residents and $28,608 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $11,412 for West Virginia residents and $29,538 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $16,086 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
West Virginia University College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
202520262027
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-StateWest Virginia ResidentsOut-of-StateWest Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition & Fees$26,604$44,730$27,774$47,070$27,774$47,070
Law School Living Expenses$26,466$16,086$16,086
Undergraduate Tuition$10,104$28,608---a-a
Graduate Tuition$11,412$29,538---a-a
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.

LSAT Scores & GPA

The 2026 average LSAT score for West Virginia University College of Law is 155. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, West Virginia University College of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.65, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
West Virginia University College of Law 2026 LSAT and GPA
202420252026
LSAT
75th Percentile158158159
50th Percentile155156155
25th Percentile152152151
GPA
75th Percentile3.883.833.89
50th Percentile3.593.583.65
25th Percentile3.253.253.34

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2026 acceptance rate at West Virginia University College of Law is 40.3% where 590 applicants have applied to and 238 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at West Virginia University College of Law is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 47.9% where 114 students finally enrolled out of 238 admitted students. The yield West Virginia University College of Law is average compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
West Virginia University College of Law 2026 Acceptance Rate and Yield
202420252026
Applicants534496590
Admitted241217238
Enrolled10795114
Acceptance Rate45.1%43.8%40.3%
Yield44.4%43.8%47.9%

Law School Enrollment

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 310 law school students have enrolled to West Virginia University College of Law. All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
114 first-time students have enrolled in West Virginia University College of Law. By gender, 55 male , 58 female, and 1 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in West Virginia University College of Law.
Total EnrollmentFirst-time Students
2026 Student Population at West Virginia University College of Law
202420252026
Total Enrollment314294310
JD Enrollment314294310
Non-JD Enrollment000
Non-JD Enrollment (Online)--1-
2026 First-year Student Population West Virginia University College of Law
20252026
Total97114
Men4955
Women4858
Other01

Bar Exam Pass Rate

For the first time bar exam takers at West Virginia University College of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 78.3% - 106 students have taken and 83 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than West Virginia average bar exam pass rate (76.46%).
Bar Exam Pass Rate at West Virginia University College of Law for 2025 Exam Takers
202420252026
Number of Graduates106106106
First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total9898106
New Graduates939398
Prior Year Graduates448
Early Exam Takers110
No Exam Takers12128
Exam Passer686883
Exam Pass Rate69.39%69.39%78.3%
West Virginia Pass Rate73.67%73.67%76.46%

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