Thomas M Cooley Law School is found in Lansing, Michigan. Lansing is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Thomas M Cooley Law School has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in law.
Admission to Thomas M Cooley Law School is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Thomas M Cooley Law School is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,252 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas M Cooley Law School
300 S Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48901
General Phone: (517) 371-5140
http://www.cooley.edu
Thomas M Cooley Law School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 533 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas M Cooley Law School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 524 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Thomas M Cooley Law School had a total enrollment of 3,252 students (2,002 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lansing, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Thomas M Cooley Law School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1262700)
Thomas M Cooley Law School has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 29 | $132,380 | 12 | $130,815 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 19 | $115,723 | 13 | $116,773 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $86,050 | 5 | $81,091 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $120,110 | 30 | $116,443 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas M Cooley Law School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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