Cleveland State University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Cleveland State University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.50, and a 34.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 75.5%, and 80.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.50
- Acceptance rate 34.5%
- First-time bar passage 75.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 80.3%
- Resident tuition $29,766
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 154 | 3.28 | — | 85.5% | $19,864 |
| 2012 | 154 | 3.30 | — | 82.5% | $21,749 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3.31 | — | 86.1% | $23,816 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.27 | — | 91.1% | $24,887 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.40 | — | 78.7% | $24,887 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.29 | — | 83.0% | $27,209 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.35 | 49.2% | — | $27,360 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.43 | 52.6% | 78.5% | $27,210 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.43 | 48.0% | 91.6% | $27,754 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.35 | 47.0% | 75.6% | $26,700 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.48 | 44.3% | 80.4% | $27,234 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.39 | 48.5% | 79.5% | $27,778 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.42 | 35.9% | 78.0% | $28,293 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.43 | 36.3% | 66.4% | $28,847 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.50 | 34.5% | 75.5% | $29,766 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 91.6% to 75.6% (-16.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $19,864 in 2011 to $29,766 in 2025 (+50%).
- Of 132 graduates, 80.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.1 points below the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Gonzaga University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Cleveland State University School of Law?
Cleveland State University School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–158.
What is Cleveland State University School of Law's bar passage rate?
75.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 93.1% within two years.
How much does Cleveland State University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $29,766 per year, $29,866 non-resident. Median grant: $11,000.
What are Cleveland State University School of Law's employment outcomes?
80.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Cleveland State University School of Law?
Cleveland State University School of Law admitted 34.5% 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.