Ohio Northern University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Ohio Northern University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 149, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.34, and a 32% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 68.4%, and 87.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 149
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.34
- Acceptance rate 32%
- First-time bar passage 68.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 87.8%
- Resident tuition $33,900
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 152 | 3.18 | — | 84.85% | $33,684 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.22 | — | 88.07% | $33,684 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.28 | — | 85.71% | $24,800 |
| 2015 | 149 | 3.22 | — | 81.26% | $26,030 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.30 | — | 72.09% | $26,940 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.28 | 39.32% | — | $28,010 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.52 | 42.24% | 70.18% | $29,160 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.31 | 38.07% | 62% | $30,200 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.26 | 49.54% | 84.44% | $30,130 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.43 | 47.29% | 65.91% | $30,950 |
| 2022 | 148 | 3.42 | 59.43% | 70.73% | $31,940 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3.40 | 68.25% | 75.61% | $33,600 |
| 2024 | 148 | 3.30 | 11.53% | 50.94% | $33,900 |
| 2025 | 149 | 3.34 | 31.96% | 68.42% | $33,900 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 56.41% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 75.61% to 50.94% (-24.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 146–151, with a median of 149.
- Resident tuition moved from $32,750 in 2011 to $33,900 in 2025 (+4%).
- Of 49 graduates, 87.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.3 points below the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Southern Illinois University School of Law · Wilmington University School of Law · Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Northern Illinois University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Ohio Northern University School of Law?
Ohio Northern University School of Law's median LSAT is 149. The middle 50% scored 146–151.
What is Ohio Northern University School of Law's bar passage rate?
68.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 79.2% within two years.
How much does Ohio Northern University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $33,900 per year, $33,900 non-resident. Median grant: $17,250.
What are Ohio Northern University School of Law's employment outcomes?
87.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Ohio Northern University School of Law?
Ohio Northern University School of Law admitted 32% 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.