Cooley Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Cooley Law School reported a median LSAT of 147, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.09, and a 52.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 51.5%, and 74.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 147
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.09
- Acceptance rate 52.9%
- First-time bar passage 51.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 74.1%
- Resident tuition $45,820
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 145 | 3.02 | — | 72.14% | $37,140 |
| 2013 | 145 | 2.96 | — | 55.3% | $43,540 |
| 2014 | 145 | 2.90 | — | 51.45% | $44,990 |
| 2015 | 141 | 2.85 | — | 52.73% | $47,890 |
| 2016 | 141 | 2.90 | — | 51.86% | $50,790 |
| 2017 | 142 | 2.94 | 85.56% | — | $51,370 |
| 2018 | 142 | 3.02 | 86.13% | 48.13% | $52,500 |
| 2019 | 145 | 2.95 | 54.94% | 42.23% | $52,500 |
| 2020 | 147 | 2.94 | 43.78% | 35.84% | $41,250 |
| 2021 | 148 | 2.99 | 48.95% | 45.92% | $41,250 |
| 2022 | 148 | 3.00 | 48.15% | 37.91% | $43,500 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3.07 | 46.15% | 36% | $44,080 |
| 2024 | 147 | 3.15 | 47.59% | 37.25% | $45,820 |
| 2025 | 147 | 3.09 | 52.91% | 51.54% | $45,820 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 51.45% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 72.14% to 55.3% (-16.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 145–151, with a median of 147.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,340 in 2011 to $45,820 in 2025 (+33%).
- Of 143 graduates, 74.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 22.6 points below the state average.
Region
Michigan law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Southern University School of Law · Appalachian School of Law · Ohio Northern University School of Law · Southern Illinois University School of Law · Wilmington University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Cooley Law School?
Cooley Law School's median LSAT is 147. The middle 50% scored 145–151.
What is Cooley Law School's bar passage rate?
51.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 68.5% within two years.
How much does Cooley Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $45,820 per year, $45,820 non-resident. Median grant: $13,746.
What are Cooley Law School's employment outcomes?
74.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Cooley Law School?
Cooley Law School admitted 52.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.