Law Schools in Ohio
Currently, there are 9 Ohio law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
9 Ohio Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 9 Ohio law schools are $34,174 for state residents and $36,246 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The average GPA of the schools is 3.52 and the average LSAT score is 155. The average acceptance rate is 46.75%.
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $56,884 and University of Akron School of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,213.
- Michael E. Moritz College of Law has the highest LSAT score of 163 and Claude W. Pettit College of Law has the lowest score of 150.
- Michael E. Moritz College of Law has the highest GPA of 3.79 and Capital University Law School has the lowest GPA of 3.30.
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 23.09% and Capital University Law School has the lowest rate of 75.62%.
- Capital University Law School has the most enrolled first-year students of 184 and Claude W. Pettit College of Law has the least enrolled students of 63.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Ohio
Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School is located in Columbus, OH, founded in 1903 and it has total 514 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Capital University Law School is $41,385. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.30 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of Capital University Law School is 75.62% and the yield is 40.35%.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Case Western Reserve University School of Law is located in Cleveland, OH, founded in 1892 and it has total 667 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is $56,884. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance rate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law is 46.60% and the yield is 24.23%.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law
Claude W. Pettit College of Law (part of Ohio Northern University) is located in Ada, OH, founded in 1885 and it has total 163 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is $32,950. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance rate of Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 47.29% and the yield is 32.81%.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is located in Cleveland, OH, founded in 1897 and it has total 466 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is $29,453 for Ohio and $29,553 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.48 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance rate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 23.09% and the yield is 81.07%.
Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Michael E. Moritz College of Law (part of Ohio State University-Main Campus) is located in Columbus, OH, founded in 1891 and it has total 584 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is $33,320 for Ohio and $48,572 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.79 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance rate of Michael E. Moritz College of Law is 32.10% and the yield is 29.15%.
University of Akron School of Law
University of Akron School of Law is located in Akron, OH, founded in 1921 and it has total 420 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Akron School of Law is $25,113 for Ohio and $25,213 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.39 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance rate of University of Akron School of Law is 59.62% and the yield is 39.66%.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
University of Cincinnati College of Law is located in Cincinnati, OH, founded in 1833 and it has total 392 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Cincinnati College of Law is $24,010 for Ohio and $29,010 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.70 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance rate of University of Cincinnati College of Law is 46.62% and the yield is 27.65%.
University of Dayton School of Law
University of Dayton School of Law is located in Dayton, OH, founded in 1974 and it has total 415 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Dayton School of Law is $37,364. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.53 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance rate of University of Dayton School of Law is 25.76% and the yield is 34.58%.
University of Toledo College of Law
University of Toledo College of Law is located in Toledo, OH, founded in 1906 and it has total 380 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Toledo College of Law is $25,284 for Ohio and $25,284 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.42 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance rate of University of Toledo College of Law is 64.08% and the yield is 42.86%.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Ohio Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital University Law School private, Columbus, OH |
$41,385 | 75.62% | 3.30 | 151 | 514 | 184 | 85.57% |
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law private, Cleveland, OH |
$56,884 | 46.60% | 3.61 | 160 | 667 | 158 | 95.00% |
| Claude W. Pettit College of Law private, Ada, OH |
$32,950 | 47.29% | 3.43 | 150 | 163 | 63 | 65.91% |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law public, Cleveland, OH |
$29,553 ($29,453) |
23.09% | 3.48 | 155 | 466 | 137 | 80.44% |
| Michael E. Moritz College of Law public, Columbus, OH |
$48,572 ($33,320) |
32.10% | 3.79 | 163 | 584 | 179 | 92.18% |
| University of Akron School of Law public, Akron, OH |
$25,213 ($25,113) |
59.62% | 3.39 | 153 | 420 | 161 | 72.80% |
| University of Cincinnati College of Law public, Cincinnati, OH |
$29,010 ($24,010) |
46.62% | 3.70 | 158 | 392 | 120 | 84.61% |
| University of Dayton School of Law private, Dayton, OH |
$37,364 | 25.76% | 3.53 | 153 | 415 | 129 | 88.24% |
| University of Toledo College of Law public, Toledo, OH |
$25,284 ($25,284) |
64.08% | 3.42 | 152 | 380 | 159 | 82.50% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.