The Ohio State University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, The Ohio State University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 168, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.91, and a 24.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.95%, and 93.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 168
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.91
- Acceptance rate 24.6%
- First-time bar passage 91.95%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.6%
- Resident tuition $35,650
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.63 | — | 88.75% | $26,118 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.64 | — | 93.83% | $27,497 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.65 | — | 93.46% | $28,033 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.60 | — | 94.74% | $28,577 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.61 | — | 92.59% | $29,131 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.61 | — | 91.04% | $29,689 |
| 2017 | 160 | 3.68 | 41.97% | — | $30,264 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.75 | 36.09% | 87.34% | $30,848 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.76 | 40.53% | 86.84% | $31,450 |
| 2020 | 161 | 3.79 | 35.18% | 86.45% | $32,060 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.79 | 32.1% | 92.18% | $32,685 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.86 | 37.11% | 93.71% | $33,361 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.83 | 33.08% | 89.89% | $34,086 |
| 2024 | 166 | 3.89 | 29.4% | 90.66% | $34,777 |
| 2025 | 168 | 3.91 | 24.62% | 91.95% | $35,650 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 86.45% to 92.18% (+5.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 163–169, with a median of 168.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,118 in 2011 to $35,650 in 2025 (+36%).
- Of 157 graduates, 93.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 26.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.6 points above the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law · The George Washington University School of Law · University of North Carolina School of Law · University of California-Irvine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for The Ohio State University School of Law?
The Ohio State University School of Law's median LSAT is 168. The middle 50% scored 163–169.
What is The Ohio State University School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.95% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.08% within two years.
How much does The Ohio State University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $35,650 per year, $50,902 non-resident. Median grant: $29,984.
What are The Ohio State University School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 26.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into The Ohio State University School of Law?
The Ohio State University School of Law admitted 24.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.