Also known as
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,421
52.4% Female
47.6% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
7
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
6
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Student Body
Demographics
0.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.81%
Asian
19.04%
Black or African American
5.33%
Hispanic or Latino
0.33%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
55.76%
White
6.57%
Two or more races
3.35%
Unknown
6.36%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
www.cooley.edu/prospective/admissions.html
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$9,900
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
6
Master's (Distance)
3
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Intellectual Property Law | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Tax Law/Taxation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$9,900
Financial aid office web address
www.cooley.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $9,900 |
| Full time Fees | $40 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $825 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $47,850 | $40 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
No
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
Yes
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,421
52.4% Female
47.6% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.81%
Asian
19.04%
Black or African American
5.33%
Hispanic or Latino
0.33%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
55.76%
White
6.57%
Two or more races
3.35%
Unknown
6.36%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 7 |
| Asian | 33 | 35 |
| Black Or African American | 169 | 292 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 53 | 76 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 5 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 81 | 73 |
| White | 701 | 649 |
| Two Or More Races | 62 | 97 |
| Unknown | 44 | 37 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
74
52.7% Male
47.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
688
49.7% Male
50.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
No
Years of College-Level Work Required
2
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
300 S Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48901
Lansing, MI 48901
Phone
517-371-5140
Fax
Email
