West Virginia University College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

40.34% West Virginia University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at West Virginia University College of Law is 40.34% for the 2025-2026 admission. 590 students applied and 238 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 114 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 47.90%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at West Virginia University College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for West Virginia University College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., West Virginia University College of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%.
You can compare West Virginia University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
West Virginia University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
West Virginia University College of Law40.34%47.90%114310
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
West Virginia University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at West Virginia University College of Law is 155 and GPA is 3.65 over 114 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., West Virginia University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare West Virginia University College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 152. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.25.
1 matriculated applicants, 0.88% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
West Virginia University College of Law1553.65
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
West Virginia University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
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2021151154156
2022152154157
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West Virginia University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
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20213.063.453.8
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West Virginia University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at West Virginia University College of Law is July 31, 2026 (Final Deadline). 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 West Virginia University College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to West Virginia University College of Law 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.
Final Deadline2026-07-31
Admission Contact
Phone304-293-5301
Emailwvulaw.admissions@mail.wvu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://admissions.law.wvu.edu/apply/
Application Requirementshttps://admissions.law.wvu.edu/apply/application-requirements
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 Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Transcripts
    Character And Fitness Addendum
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
    'Why West Virginia University College Of Law?' Statement
      Diversity Statement
      • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
      Addendum