Columbus School of Law General Information
Columbus School of Law is a ABA-accredited law school located in Washington, DC. It was founded in 1897 and has a total enrollment of 446 students.
It is the law school of The Catholic University of America.
| Established | 1897 (129 years ago) |
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| Address | Cardinal Station, Washington, DC |
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| School Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
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| Tuition & Fees | $66,120 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 32.40% |
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| LSAT / GPA | 161 / 3.68 |
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| Population | 446 Students |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 4 to 1 (103 Faculty Members) |
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Law Tuition & Fees
The law school tuition & fees of Columbus School of Law are $63,280.
Columbus School of Law Tuition Trends
The tuition & fees of Columbus School of Law has increased by 21.2% since 2020.
Columbus School of Law Tuition Trends
| Tuition & Fees |
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| 2021 | $52,220 |
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| 2022 | $56,040 |
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| 2023 | $57,470 |
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| 2024 | $58,916 |
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| 2025 | $60,392 |
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| 2026 | $63,280 |
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Acceptance Rate & Yield
The acceptance rate of Columbus School of Law is 32.40% where 605 students accepted out of 1,867 applicants.
The yield rate is 29.59% with 179 students enrolling.
Columbus School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Applicants | 1,867 |
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| Admitted | 605 |
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| Enrolled | 179 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 32.40% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.59% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 3 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 182 |
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Columbus School of Law Admission Trends
The acceptance rate of Columbus School of Law has decreased by 18.82% since 2016. The yield rate has increased by 10.61%.
Columbus School of Law Acceptance Rate & Yield Trends
| Acceptance Rate | Yield |
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| 2017 | 51.23% | 18.98% |
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| 2018 | 52.57% | 17.46% |
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| 2019 | 51.40% | 22.64% |
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| 2020 | 46.40% | 28.34% |
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| 2021 | 41.85% | 23.23% |
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| 2022 | 39.72% | 26.81% |
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| 2023 | 33.33% | 24.86% |
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| 2024 | 31.83% | 24.52% |
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| 2025 | 34.63% | 28.74% |
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| 2026 | 32.40% | 29.59% |
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LSAT Scores
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 161 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Columbus School of Law LSAT Scores Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 150 | 154 | 155 |
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| 2018 | 149 | 153 | 156 |
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| 2019 | 150 | 153 | 156 |
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| 2020 | 152 | 155 | 158 |
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| 2021 | 154 | 156 | 158 |
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| 2022 | 155 | 158 | 160 |
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| 2023 | 156 | 159 | 161 |
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| 2024 | 155 | 159 | 161 |
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| 2025 | 158 | 160 | 162 |
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| 2026 | 158 | 161 | 163 |
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GPA Trends
The average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.68 for the academic year 2025-2026.
Columbus School of Law GPA Trends
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
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| 2017 | 3.1 | 3.26 | 3.49 |
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| 2018 | 3.08 | 3.31 | 3.55 |
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| 2019 | 3.17 | 3.41 | 3.58 |
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| 2020 | 3.21 | 3.42 | 3.61 |
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| 2021 | 3.25 | 3.4 | 3.56 |
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| 2022 | 3.33 | 3.5 | 3.67 |
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| 2023 | 3.38 | 3.61 | 3.75 |
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| 2024 | 3.39 | 3.63 | 3.75 |
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| 2025 | 3.38 | 3.64 | 3.76 |
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| 2026 | 3.46 | 3.68 | 3.85 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
The bar exam pass rate is 83.08% for the first time exam takers from Columbus School of Law.
Columbus School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 126 |
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| First-time Takers | 130
7 from prior year, 2 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 3 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 108 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 83.08% |
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| Average Pass Rate at District of Columbia Law Schools | 81.09% |
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First-year Enrollment
182 first-time students have enrolled in Columbus School of Law.
By gender, 85 male and 95 female first-time students newly enrolled.
First-year Student Population Columbus School of Law | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time |
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| Total | 126 | 100 | 23 |
182 | 137 | 43 |
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| Men | 73 | 58 | 8 |
84 | 63 | 22 |
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| Women | 57 | 42 | 15 |
95 | 74 | 21 |
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Law Schools in District of Columbia
There are 6 law schools that are approved and accredited by ABA in District of Columbia.