School Overview
The Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University, often referred to as Cooley, is based in Lansing, Michigan and is accredited by the AmericanAmerican Bar Association (ABA).
In addition to its main campus in Lansing, the law school has smaller satellite campuses located in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Auburn Hills, Michigan. It recently launched a fourth satellite campus in Tampa Bay, Florida. Between its five locations (and including both full- and part-time students), Cooley has one of the largest enrollments of any law school in the United States. It also has the largest minority enrollment, largest international enrollment and largest faculty of any American law school.
Cooley has been continuously accredited by the ABA since 1975 and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since early 2001.
General Information
| Main Number: | (517) 371-5140 |
| Web Address: | www.cooley.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | Post-master’s certificate Doctor’s degree – professional practice (new classification) |
| Campus setting: | City: Midsize |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 4,287 (0 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 15 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,542 |
| In-state Student Fees | $40 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $7,542 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $40 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | – | – | 955 | – | – |
| Legal Studies, General | – | – | 955 | – | – |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Intellectual Property Law | – | – | 11 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 918 | – | – |
| Tax Law/taxation | – | – | 25 | – | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (517) 371-5140 |
| Website: | cooley.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | cooley.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | 300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,208 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 978 (81% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,440 |
| Out-of-state | $11,440 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | % | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,208 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 0 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,208 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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