University of Cincinnati School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Cincinnati School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.80, and a 32.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 85.6%, and 91.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.80
- Acceptance rate 32.7%
- First-time bar passage 85.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.3%
- Resident tuition $24,010
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.57 | — | 93.3% | $22,204 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.50 | — | 92.0% | $23,536 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.51 | — | 89.0% | $23,536 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.45 | — | 89.6% | $24,010 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.59 | — | 85.9% | $24,010 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3.47 | — | 85.9% | $24,010 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.60 | 49.5% | — | $24,010 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.62 | 47.9% | 80.8% | $24,010 |
| 2019 | 157 | 3.64 | 50.5% | 78.2% | $24,010 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3.65 | 50.6% | 83.8% | $24,010 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.70 | 46.6% | 84.6% | $24,010 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3.73 | 44.8% | 84.7% | $24,010 |
| 2023 | 158 | 3.80 | 47.7% | 79.3% | $24,010 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.81 | 42.6% | 87.9% | $24,010 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.80 | 32.7% | 85.6% | $24,010 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 79.3% to 87.9% (+8.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–161, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $22,204 in 2011 to $24,010 in 2025 (+8%).
- Of 127 graduates, 91.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 14.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5 points above the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Kentucky School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · Seattle University School of Law · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Cincinnati School of Law?
University of Cincinnati School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 156–161.
What is University of Cincinnati School of Law's bar passage rate?
85.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.7% within two years.
How much does University of Cincinnati School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,010 per year, $29,010 non-resident. Median grant: $19,000.
What are University of Cincinnati School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 14.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Cincinnati School of Law?
University of Cincinnati School of Law admitted 32.7% 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.