West Virginia University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law is $25,272 for West Virginia residents and $42,120 for out-of-state students according to the West Virginia University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., West Virginia University College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,661.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,648 for state residents and $27,360 for out-out-state students at West Virginia University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,908 for state residents and $28,260 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 53.95% higher than undergraduate tuition and 49.04% higher than graduate tuition at West Virginia University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares West Virginia University College of Law'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 West Virginia University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2023 West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
West Virginia University College of Law$25,272$42,120
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law has increased by 2.59% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.64% over the past 5 years from $39,870 to $42,120.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $43,209 with $1,089 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $42,595, which is $475 more than this year.
West Virginia University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2023 cost of attendance at West Virginia University College of Law is $40,642 for West Virginia residents and $57,490 for out-of-state students. 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 $47,490. For detailed costs breakdown, see West Virginia University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
West Virginia University College of Law Cost of Attendance
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$40,642$57,490
Tuition & Fees$25,272$42,120
Room & Board, Transportation$11,970
Books$3,400
Other Expenses-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$30,642$47,490
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$10,000

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 77.53% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,000 at West Virginia University College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at West Virginia University College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
West Virginia University College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
West Virginia University College of Law77.53%$10,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 316 enrolled students, 245 students 77.53% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.43% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 24.49% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $16,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment323329326334316
Grants/Scholarships Received252270270280245
Percent Received78.02%82.07%82.82%83.83%77.53%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000$6,000$10,000$5,000$5,000
50th Percentile$11,000$11,000$12,000$10,015$10,000
75th Percentile$15,000$15,408$24,228$15,732$16,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 64.08% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 24.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 11.43% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 28 out of total 314 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received252271272283245
Half or Less than Tuition72.62%57.93%56.62%66.78%64.08%
Half to Full Tuition14.68%19.56%22.79%18.37%24.49%
Full Tuition0.79%5.93%8.15%8.57%9.39%
More than Full Tuition11.90%16.67%11.85%6.43%2.04%