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    Information Summary

    Ranks 3712th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Grundy, VA

    Total Population9,608 (N/A urban / 9,608 rural)
    Households3,807 (2.45 people per house)
    Families2,837 (2.86 people per family)
    Surrounding communityRemote rural area (over 25 mi. away from an urban area)
    Pop. — African American203
    Pop. — Asian29
    Pop. — Pacific Islander3
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native28
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)9,358
    Pop. — Other27

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Special Focus Institutions — Schools of law

    UndergraduateN/A
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationN/A
    EnrollmentExclusively graduate/professional
    Size & SettingN/A

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringN/A
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work required3
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Appalachian School of Law?

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family N/A N/A N/A

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Law Degree — Tuition $22,500 $22,500
    Law Degree — Required Fees $275 $275

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Appalachian School of Law use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsN/A
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Appalachian School of Law accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)No

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm CapacityN/A
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Appalachian School of Law?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/AN/AN/A
    Black Non-Hispanic
    459
    Hispanic
    325
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    549
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/AN/AN/A
    White Non-Hispanic
    219104323
    Race Unknown
    16319
    Total 247 118 365

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Appalachian School of Law.

      Men Women Total
    71 42 113

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Law (LL 3 1 7 102 113
    Total 3 1 7 102 113

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Appalachian School of Law ranks 194th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $79,579 ($83,009 male / $74,863 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 19 (11 male / 8 female)
    Total Benefits $308,503

    Appalachian School of Law Summary

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    The Appalachian School of Law (ASL) is a fully-accredited private law school in Grundy, Virginia, a small town near the convergence of Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The law school was founded in 1994 and it admitted its first class of students in August 1997. The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia granted the school the ability to enroll students studying for the Juris Doctor Degree in 1997. Students who complete their course of legal study at this approved law school are eligible to take the bar examination in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. On January 16, 2002, ASL Dean Anthony Sutin, Professor Thomas Blackwell, and 1L student Angela Dales were shot and killed by disgruntled student Peter Odighizuwa, 43, of Nigeria. The student organization house, located across Slate Creek from the main campus, houses offices for student organizations including the Student Bar Association, Moot Court, and the Law Journal. Additional classrooms, including one that seats 150 students, student lounges, and a conference room will be included in the new building. Students at Appalachian complete the traditional law school curriculum as required by the American Bar Association (ABA); however, the school distinguishes itself from almost all of the other 192 ABA accredited law schools in the country, as its students are required to volunteer 25 hours each semester on community service projects, ranging from dispute resolution training to humane society management. ASL offers a PASO programs for students who have the potential to become good lawyers and law students but whose LSAT’s and GPA’s do not necessarily reflect their skills and talents. First year students arrive one week before the academic year starts to partake in a one credit course called Introduction to Law which covers the basic skills needed in order to succeed in law school. First year students cover legal foundation courses: Torts (4 credits), Contracts (6 credits), Property (6 credits), Civil Procedure (5 credits), Criminal Law (3 credits) and Legal Process (6 credits). Second year students cover additional legal foundation courses: Constitutional Law (6 credits), Evidence (4 credits), Professional Responsibility (3 credits), and Secured Transactions (3 credits). Third year students are required to take Family Law (3 credits), Criminal Procedure (3 credits), Payment Systems (3 credits), and Tax Law (3 credits). Students must complete basic law school procedure courses, two ADR focused courses, and an additional problem solving skills course. Officially recognized student organizations on campus: ASL’s student body governs itself through the Student Bar Association. Appalachian School of Law | Averett University | George Washington University Virginia Campus | Hampton University | Hollins University | Liberty University | Marymount University | Regent University | Shenandoah University | Southern Virginia University | University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy | University of Mary Washington | University of Richmond | Virginia Union University | Washington and Lee University | Westwood College Of Technology Christopher Newport University | George Mason University | James Madison University | Longwood University | University of Mary Washington | Marine Corps University | Norfolk State University | Old Dominion University | Radford University | University of Virginia | University of Virginia’s College at Wise | Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia Community College System | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia State University |

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