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.
| Established | 1885 (141 years ago) |
| Address | 525 South Main Street, Ada, OH |
| School Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $36,700 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 31.96% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 149 / 3.34 |
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| Population | 319 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 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 |
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| 2022 | $31,940 |
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| 2023 | $32,930 |
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| 2024 | $34,650 |
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| 2025 | $34,950 |
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| 2026 | $33,900 |
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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 |
| Applicants | 1,355 |
| Admitted | 433 |
| Enrolled | 129 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31.96% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.79% |
| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
| Total Number of First-Year Students | 129 |
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 Rate | Yield |
| 2017 | 59.42% | 25.55% |
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| 2018 | 39.32% | 25.00% |
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| 2019 | 42.24% | 28.92% |
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| 2020 | 38.07% | 34.51% |
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| 2021 | 49.54% | 36.88% |
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| 2022 | 47.29% | 32.81% |
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| 2023 | 59.43% | 24.78% |
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| 2024 | 68.25% | 31.14% |
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| 2025 | 11.53% | 61.67% |
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| 2026 | 31.96% | 29.79% |
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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 percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
| 2017 | 143 | 148 | 152 |
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| 2018 | 145 | 151 | 153 |
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| 2019 | 147 | 151 | 152 |
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| 2020 | 147 | 151 | 155 |
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| 2021 | 146 | 150 | 154 |
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| 2022 | 148 | 150 | 153 |
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| 2023 | 146 | 148 | 151 |
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| 2024 | 144 | 148 | 152 |
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| 2025 | 146 | 148 | 151 |
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| 2026 | 146 | 149 | 151 |
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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 percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
| 2017 | 2.98 | 3.3 | 3.61 |
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| 2018 | 3 | 3.28 | 3.68 |
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| 2019 | 3.08 | 3.52 | 3.72 |
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| 2020 | 2.95 | 3.31 | 3.67 |
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| 2021 | 3 | 3.26 | 3.57 |
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| 2022 | 3.14 | 3.43 | 3.8 |
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| 2023 | 3.08 | 3.42 | 3.67 |
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| 2024 | 3.04 | 3.4 | 3.73 |
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| 2025 | 3.02 | 3.3 | 3.59 |
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| 2026 | 3.06 | 3.34 | 3.67 |
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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 Graduate | 67 |
| First-time Takers | 57 3 from prior year |
| No Exam Takers | 13 |
| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 39 |
| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 68.42% |
| Average Pass Rate at Ohio Law Schools | 79.73% |
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 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time |
| Total | 121 | 73 | 46 |
129 | 85 | 43 |
| Men | 58 | 30 | 18 |
69 | 44 | 18 |
| Women | 71 | 43 | 28 |
66 | 41 | 25 |
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