2026 Statistics

Claude W. Pettit College of Law

At a Glance
LSAT Score, Admission, Tuition, and more

Claude W. Pettit College of Law General Information

Claude W. Pettit College of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Ada, OH. It was founded in 1885 and has a total enrollment of 319 students.
It is the law school of Ohio Northern University.
Established1885 (141 years ago)
Address525 South Main Street, Ada, OH
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit)
Tuition & Fees$36,700
Acceptance Rate31.96%
LSAT / GPA149 / 3.34
Population319 Students
Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1 (26 Faculty Members)

Law Tuition & Fees

The law school tuition & fees of Claude W. Pettit College of Law are $33,900.

Claude W. Pettit College of Law Tuition Trends

The tuition & fees of Claude W. Pettit College of Law has increased by 21.3% since 2020.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Tuition Trends
Tuition & Fees
2021$27,950
2022$31,940
2023$32,930
2024$34,650
2025$34,950
2026$33,900

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The acceptance rate of Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 31.96% where 433 students accepted out of 1,355 applicants.
The yield rate is 29.79% with 129 students enrolling.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants1,355
Admitted433
Enrolled129
Acceptance Rate31.96%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)29.79%
Pre-Admitted0
Total Number of First-Year Students129

Claude W. Pettit College of Law Admission Trends

The acceptance rate of Claude W. Pettit College of Law has decreased by 27.47% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 4.24%.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
Acceptance RateYield
201759.42%25.55%
201839.32%25.00%
201942.24%28.92%
202038.07%34.51%
202149.54%36.88%
202247.29%32.81%
202359.43%24.78%
202468.25%31.14%
202511.53%61.67%
202631.96%29.79%

LSAT Scores

The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 149 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law LSAT Scores Trends
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
2017143148152
2018145151153
2019147151152
2020147151155
2021146150154
2022148150153
2023146148151
2024144148152
2025146148151
2026146149151

GPA Trends

The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.34 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law GPA Trends
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
20172.983.33.61
201833.283.68
20193.083.523.72
20202.953.313.67
202133.263.57
20223.143.433.8
20233.083.423.67
20243.043.43.73
20253.023.33.59
20263.063.343.67

Bar Exam Pass Rate

The bar exam pass rate is 68.42% for the first time exam takers from Claude W. Pettit College of Law.
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate67
First-time Takers57
3 from prior year
No Exam Takers13
First-time Bar Exam Passer39
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate68.42%
Average Pass Rate at Ohio Law Schools79.73%

Claude W. Pettit College of Law Enrollment

A total of 319 law school students has enrolled to Claude W. Pettit College of Law. All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
Student Population at Claude W. Pettit College of Law
20252026
Total Enrollment241319
JD Enrollment241319
Non-JD Enrollment00

First-year Enrollment

129 first-time students have enrolled in Claude W. Pettit College of Law.
By gender, 62 male and 66 female first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Claude W. Pettit College of Law
20252026
TotalFull timePart timeTotalFull timePart time
Total1217346 1298543
Men583018 694418
Women714328 664125

Law Schools in Ohio

There are 9 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in Ohio.