West Virginia University College of Law
Founded in 1878, West Virginia University College of Law is a Public school located in Morgantown, WV. The next statements briefly introduces West Virginia University College of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 155 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.65 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $47,070 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 40.3% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 310 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 78.3% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
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.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | West Virginia Residents | Out-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).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 158 | 158 | 159 |
| 50th Percentile | 155 | 156 | 155 |
| 25th Percentile | 152 | 152 | 151 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.88 | 3.83 | 3.89 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.59 | 3.58 | 3.65 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.34 |
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%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 534 | 496 | 590 |
| Admitted | 241 | 217 | 238 |
| Enrolled | 107 | 95 | 114 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 43.8% | 40.3% |
| Yield | 44.4% | 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.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 314 | 294 | 310 |
| JD Enrollment | 314 | 294 | 310 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 114 |
| Men | 49 | 55 |
| Women | 48 | 58 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |
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%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 98 | 98 | 106 |
| New Graduates | 93 | 93 | 98 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Early Exam Takers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Exam Passer | 68 | 68 | 83 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 69.39% | 69.39% | 78.3% |
| West Virginia Pass Rate | 73.67% | 73.67% | 76.46% |
Law Schools in West Virginia
Morgantown, WV
