West Virginia University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    West Virginia University College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $27,774 for West Virginia residents and $47,070 for out-of-state students. West Virginia University College of Law's tuition is similar to the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States.
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    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 $45K and $50K
    2027 West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    West Virginia University College of Law$27,774$47,070
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    West Virginia University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by West Virginia University College of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    West Virginia University College of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at West Virginia University College of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 2.12% over the past 8 years from $40,248 to $47,070.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $47,070 without increase, if the this year's increase rate (0.00%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (2.12%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $48,067, which is $997 more than this year.
    West Virginia University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at West Virginia University College of Law is $54,240 for West Virginia residents and $73,536 for out-of-state students. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $17,500 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$56,036.
    West Virginia University College of Law Cost of Attendance
    West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$54,240$73,536
    Tuition$26,370$45,666
    Fees$1,404$1,404
    On-Campus Living Costs$26,466
    Off-Campus Living Costs$26,466
    At-Home Living Costs$9,696
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$36,740$56,036
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$17,500
    Data Source: West Virginia University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 76.35% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $17,500 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 slightly lower than the average percentage of 80.58%.
    You can check financial aid trends at West Virginia University College of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    West Virginia University College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    West Virginia University College of Law76.35%$17,500
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843

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

    For 296 enrolled students, 229 students 77.36% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.35% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 46.72% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $26,110 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,848. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,127 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,875.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Total Enrollment329326334316315296
    Grants/Scholarships Received270270280245243226
    Percent Received82.07%82.82%83.83%77.53%77.14%76.35%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$6,000$10,000$5,000$5,000$7,000$10,848
    50th Percentile$11,000$12,000$10,015$10,000$12,000$17,500
    75th Percentile$15,408$24,228$15,732$16,000$18,000$26,110

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 42.04% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 46.46% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 11.50% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 3,166.67% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 66.67% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Number Received271272283245243229
    Half or Less than Tuition57.93%56.62%66.78%64.08%55.97%41.92%
    Half to Full Tuition19.56%22.79%18.37%24.49%33.74%46.72%
    Full Tuition5.90%8.09%8.48%9.39%8.23%7.42%
    More than Full Tuition16.61%11.76%6.36%2.04%2.06%3.93%
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