Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    46.15% Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is 46.15% for the academic year 2023-2024. 1,207 students applied and 557 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 146 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 26.21%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 36%.
    You can compare Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School46.15%26.21%146472
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    Michigan Law Schools36%34.15%188654
    Public25.19%35.33%188729
    Private45.91%32.97%188578
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is 148 and GPA is 3.07 over 146 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Michigan, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score under 150
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 151 and the 25th percentile is 146. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.33 and the 25th percentile is 2.64.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School1483.07
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    Michigan Law Schools1603.59
    Public1663.82
    Private1543.36
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019Overall139142147
    Full-time143147152
    Part-time139142147
    2020Overall141145150
    Full-time145148152
    Part-time141144149
    2021Overall146147150
    Full-time146147149
    Part-time146147150
    2022Overall146148151
    Full-time146148152
    Part-time146147150
    2023Overall146148151
    Full-time146149153
    Part-time146148150
    2024Overall146148151
    Full-time146149154
    Part-time146148150
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019Overall2.643.023.33
    Full-time2.913.073.3
    Part-time2.643.023.33
    2020Overall2.622.953.32
    Full-time2.913.113.42
    Part-time2.622.933.31
    2021Overall2.62.943.39
    Full-time2.542.843.1
    Part-time2.692.983.45
    2022Overall2.612.993.28
    Full-time2.562.893.2
    Part-time2.653.033.3
    2023Overall2.6433.33
    Full-time2.52.943.42
    Part-time2.6633.29
    2024Overall2.713.073.42
    Full-time2.823.113.47
    Part-time2.63.033.38
    Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School is September 1, 2022 (Application Open). 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 Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School 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.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone800-874-3511
    Emailadmissions@cooley.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.cooley.edu/admissions/apply
    Application Requirementshttps://info.cooley.edu/application-checklist
    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 Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Transcripts
      Diversity Statement
      • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
      Data Source: https://info.cooley.edu/application-checklist
      Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission