Capital University Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Capital University Law School reported a median LSAT of 151, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.44, and a 65.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 72.2%, and 84.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 151
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.44
- Acceptance rate 65.9%
- First-time bar passage 72.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 84.3%
- Resident tuition $45,066
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 150 | 3.16 | — | 86.54% | $33,263 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3.14 | — | 91.18% | $33,814 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.15 | — | 86.59% | $33,180 |
| 2015 | 149 | 3.17 | — | 84.72% | $36,160 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.17 | — | 71.76% | $34,270 |
| 2017 | 149 | 3.21 | 69.61% | — | $36,112 |
| 2018 | 149 | 3.25 | 64.33% | 59.48% | $38,290 |
| 2019 | 150 | 3.22 | 74.48% | 72.16% | $39,000 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.21 | 76.12% | 73.34% | $37,352 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3.30 | 75.62% | 85.57% | $38,276 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3.33 | 67.45% | 77.59% | $41,035 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.45 | 77.52% | 72.99% | $42,485 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3.39 | 72.18% | 77.44% | $44,354 |
| 2025 | 151 | 3.44 | 65.9% | 72.22% | $45,066 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 73.68% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 84.72% to 71.76% (-13.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 148–157, with a median of 151.
- Resident tuition moved from $32,683 in 2011 to $45,066 in 2025 (+38%).
- Of 121 graduates, 84.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 4.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.2 points below the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of District of Columbia School of Law · North Carolina Central University School of Law · University of North Dakota School of Law · Oklahoma City University School of Law · Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Capital University Law School?
Capital University Law School's median LSAT is 151. The middle 50% scored 148–157.
What is Capital University Law School's bar passage rate?
72.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.2% within two years.
How much does Capital University Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $45,066 per year, $45,066 non-resident. Median grant: $21,000.
What are Capital University Law School's employment outcomes?
84.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 4.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Capital University Law School?
Capital University Law School admitted 65.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.