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West Virginia University College of Law

West Virginia University College of Law

Founded in 1878 and ABA accredited since 1923, West Virginia University College of Law is affordable and nationally recognized in top law school rankings. Our curriculum is competitive and rigorous, combining the best in traditional legal education with dynamic law programs that address emerging challenges throughout our global society. With a focus on justice, ethics, and professionalism, WVU Law offers premier law degree and joint degree programs, and practice-ready experiences through law clinics and externships, guided by professors who are accomplished attorneys and distinguished legal scholars.

Contact Info


Website: http://law.wvu.edu/
Address: 101 Law School Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
Admission Phone: (304) 293-5301
Admission Email: [email protected]

2016 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students326
Student-faculty ratio10:1
Tuition $20,916 per year (full-time, in-state)
$37,674 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
N/A per year (part-time, in-state)
N/A per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee ProgramNo
Estimated Living Expenses$15,290
Founded In1923
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/01/17
Full-time program application fee$ 50
Financial Aid Deadline03/01/17
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 153
Median GPA: 3.33
Acceptance Rate: 52.9 %

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  • West Virginia University College of Law

    • Academic Year

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    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    West Virginia University College of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    Ericksonp07 150 A 3.37

    Accepted

    		 03/01/17 03/17/17 - 6 months ago
    davisd1 162 P 2.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 12 months ago
    PhantasmalUndertow 150 A 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    BobbyConcord 153 P 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Grievence 149 P 2.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Bennetts221 149 A 3.65

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    hawkinse15 160 A 3.47

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants4796390
    Number of Offers2862860
    Number of Matriculants1061060
    75% GPA3.63.60
    Median GPA3.333.330
    25% GPA3.063.060
    75% LSAT1511510
    Median LSAT1531530
    25% LSAT1561560
    2016 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students326
    Total Students Receiving Grants245
    % of Students Receiving Grants75.2
    75% Grant Amount$26,676
    Median Grant Amount$17,784
    25% Grants Amount$8,892
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:This school does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (41.1)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (19)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (15)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (0)

    2016 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (268)
    • Hispanics (3)
    • Black or African American (11)
    • Asian (7)
    • American Indian / Native (0)
    • Other (16)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (11)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (0)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (5)


    • Total Women% (43.3)
    • Total Men% (56.7)
    West Virginia University College of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2015 122 75.58% 78.61% -3.03%
    2014 119 75.86% 81.82% -5.96%
    2013 127 76.92% 76.19% 0.73%

    Total Graduates 2016

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (55)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (23)
    • Employed Other (26)
    • Unemployed (16)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (6)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association