University of Cincinnati College of Law
#64 in Best Law Schools
#5 in Oldest Law Schools
Founded in 1833, University of Cincinnati College of Law is a Public school located in Cincinnati, OH. The next statements briefly introduces University of Cincinnati College of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 159 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.80 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $33,025 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 32.7% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 489 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 85.6% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at University of Cincinnati College of Law is $27,075 for Ohio residents and $33,025 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 10.78% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,363 for Ohio residents and $28,697 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $14,902 for Ohio residents and $26,674 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $19,564 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $24,810 | $29,810 | $24,810 | $29,810 | $27,075 | $33,025 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $25,956 | $19,564 | $19,564 | |||
| Undergraduate Tuition | $13,363 | $28,697 | - | - | -a | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $14,902 | $26,674 | - | - | -a | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for University of Cincinnati College of Law is 159. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, University of Cincinnati College of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.8, which is the relatively higher (competitive score) of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| 50th Percentile | 158 | 158 | 159 |
| 25th Percentile | 154 | 155 | 156 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.92 | 3.92 | 3.91 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.8 | 3.81 | 3.8 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.54 | 3.64 | 3.64 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati College of Law is 32.7% where 1,353 applicants have applied to and 443 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati College of Law is average compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.5% where 135 students finally enrolled out of 443 admitted students. The yield University of Cincinnati College of Law is average compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 833 | 978 | 1,353 |
| Admitted | 397 | 417 | 443 |
| Enrolled | 121 | 132 | 135 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 42.6% | 32.7% |
| Yield | 30.5% | 31.7% | 30.5% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 489 law school students have enrolled to University of Cincinnati College of Law. 398 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 91 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
139 first-time students have enrolled in University of Cincinnati College of Law. By gender, 51 male , 86 female, and 2 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in University of Cincinnati College of Law. With 4 pre-admitted students, there are 139 first-time law school Students at University of Cincinnati College of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 455 | 471 | 489 |
| JD Enrollment | 386 | 393 | 398 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 69 | 78 | 91 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 139 |
| Men | 56 | 51 |
| Women | 76 | 86 |
| Other | 4 | 2 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at University of Cincinnati College of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 85.59% - 118 students have taken and 101 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than Ohio average bar exam pass rate (80.62%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 128 | 128 | 127 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| New Graduates | 115 | 115 | 117 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Early Exam Takers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Exam Passer | 102 | 102 | 101 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 87.93% | 87.93% | 85.59% |
| Ohio Pass Rate | 77.13% | 77.13% | 80.62% |
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