How many law schools are in Ohio?

Ohio has 9 ABA-accredited law schools, including Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Ohio?

LSAT medians at Ohio law schools range from 149 to 168. The average across all schools is 156.

What is the average acceptance rate for Ohio law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Ohio is 37%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What is the bar passage rate for Ohio law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Ohio law school graduates is 79%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Ohio?

Tuition at Ohio law schools ranges from $0 to $64,600 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

9 Law Schools in Ohio

Compare 9 ABA-accredited law schools in Ohio by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

37%

Avg LSAT

156

Avg Employment

Avg Bar Passage

79%

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#32

Ohio State University Columbus

Ohio State University #32

Columbus , Ohio

LSAT 168 GPA 3.91 25%

Top 75

Case Western Reserve University Cleveland

Case Western Reserve University Top 75

Cleveland, Ohio

LSAT 162 GPA 3.76 35%

Top 75

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati Top 75

Cincinnati, Ohio

LSAT 159 GPA 3.80 33%

75+

Cleveland State University Cleveland

Cleveland State University 75+

Cleveland, Ohio

LSAT 155 GPA 3.50 34%

Capital University Columbus

LSAT 151 GPA 3.44 66%

Ohio Northern University Ada

Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio

LSAT 149 GPA 3.34 0%

University of Akron Akron

LSAT 154 GPA 3.51 59%

University of Dayton Dayton

LSAT 157 GPA 3.60 31%

University of Toledo Toledo

LSAT 153 GPA 3.53 53%

9 schools

Law Schools in Ohio: 2026 Overview

Ohio has 9 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 156 (range: 149–168) , an average GPA median of 3.60, and an average acceptance rate of 37%. 1 school is ranked in the US News top 50.

The average first-time bar passage rate across Ohio schools is 79%. Tuition ranges from $0 to $64,600 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

Law Schools in Nearby States

Illinois (9 schools) Indiana (4 schools) Iowa (2 schools) Kansas (2 schools) Michigan (5 schools) Minnesota (3 schools)