Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
52.9%
1,323 applications
Median LSAT
147
25th–75th: 145–151
Median GPA
3.09
25th–75th: 2.67–3.45
Entering class
237
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $47,400 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $29,972 |
| Total per year | $77,372 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $82,116 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
45%
25th percentile
$9,279
Median grant
$13,746
75th percentile
$23,463
1.2% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Thomas M. Cooley Law School
53%
chance of admission (estimate)
Estimated scholarship: $13,746 a year ($11,066–$19,576)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Thomas M. Cooley Law School?
The median LSAT for Thomas M. Cooley Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 147, with the middle half scoring 145 to 151. A score at or above 151 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Thomas M. Cooley Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.09, with the middle half between 2.67 and 3.45.
What is Thomas M. Cooley Law School's acceptance rate?
Thomas M. Cooley Law School admitted 52.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 700 offers from 1,323 applications, for an entering class of 237.
How much does Thomas M. Cooley Law School cost?
Tuition is $47,400 a year, plus $0 in fees and a $29,972 living expense budget, for a total of about $77,372 a year before scholarships.
Does Thomas M. Cooley Law School give scholarships?
45% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $13,746 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $9,279 to $23,463.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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