Capital University Law School

2025 Tuition $42,838LSAT 150GPA 3.45LL.M. Tuition $1,415

Private - Columbus, Ohio

For the academic year 2024-2025, Capital University Law School's tuition & fees is $42,838. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $1,415. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $63,732.

Capital University Law School Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$42,838
Books & Supplies Costs$2,516
Room & Board$16,676
Other Expenses$1,702
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$42,801
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Capital University Law School' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Capital University Law School' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Ohio, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $37,574.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Capital University Law School and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Capital University Law School$42,838
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Ohio Law Schools
Public Schools$32,029$32,029
Private Schools$44,506
LocationTuition & Fees
Capital University Law SchoolColumbus, OH$42,838
Stetson University College of LawGulfport, FL$54,892
University of St. Thomas School of LawMinneapolis, MN$48,379
New York Law SchoolNew York, NY$64,824
DePaul University College of LawChicago, IL$52,145
South Texas College of LawHouston, TX$41,110

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Capital University Law School's acceptance rate is 77.52%. A total of 556 applicants applied to and 431 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 148 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 34.34%.
The next table compares Capital University Law School's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202058043215774.48%36.34%
2020-202157844016076.12%36.36%
2021-202260345618475.62%40.35%
2022-202359340015367.45%38.25%
2018-201962840415464.33%38.12%
2017-201862243314969.61%34.41%
2016-201752841812679.17%30.14%
2015-201657043313175.96%30.25%
2023-202455643114877.52%34.34%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Capital University Law School77.52%34.34%148
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Ohio Law Schools51.35%32.88%131
Public Schools48.06%33.04%130
Private Schools55.47%32.67%132

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Capital University Law School's LSAT score is 150%. The 75th percentile score is 155 and the 25th percentile is 147. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 150 and 152 for part-time students.
The 2024 Capital University Law School's GPA score is 3.45%. The 75th percentile score is 3.7 and the 25th percentile is 3.06. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.46 and 3.38 for part-time students.
The next table compares Capital University Law School's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 155154156 150150150 147147147
2020-2021 154154154 150150151 147147147
2021-2022 155155157 151151152 148147148
2022-2023 155155155 151150152 148148149
2018-2019 152152154 149149150 147147147
2017-2018 152-1-1 149-1-1 145-1-1
2016-2017 152153151 148149146 144145144
2015-2016 152-1-1 149-1-1 144-1-1
2023-2024 155155157 150150152 147147146
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.63.613.25 3.223.293.02 2.892.992.7
2020-2021 3.513.543.35 3.213.233.09 2.852.92.7
2021-2022 3.63.613.5 3.33.313.24 3.033.062.97
2022-2023 3.643.653.6 3.333.43.17 2.963.042.76
2018-2019 3.543.553.49 3.253.243.34 3.013.012.94
2017-2018 3.53-1-1 3.21-1-1 2.88-1-1
2016-2017 3.53.53.41 3.173.213.05 2.852.942.71
2015-2016 3.45-1-1 3.17-1-1 2.81-1-1
2023-2024 3.73.723.57 3.453.463.38 3.063.082.97
LSAT ScoreGPA
Capital University Law School1503.45
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Ohio Law Schools1553.58
Public Schools1563.62
Private Schools1533.54

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 133 students out of 126 total graduates from Capital University Law School took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 103 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 77.44%.
The next table compares Capital University Law School's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020100105 7773.34% 1419
2020-202111397 8385.57% 259
2021-2022124116 9077.59% 2517
2022-2023133137 10072.99% 1721
2018-2019117106 6965.1% 208
2017-2018122116 6959.48% 1811
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024126133 10377.44% 412
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Capital University Law School77.44%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Ohio Law Schools75%
Public Schools77%
Private Schools72%