Case Western Reserve University School of Law

2024 Tuition $61,094LSAT 160GPA 3.70LL.M. Tuition $58,808

Private - Cleveland, Ohio

For the academic year 2023-2024, Case Western Reserve University School of Law's tuition & fees is $61,094. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $58,808. 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 $84,778.

Case Western Reserve University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$61,094
Books & Supplies Costs$1,872
Room & Board$21,812
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$63,599
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Case Western Reserve University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Case Western Reserve University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Ohio, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $37,574.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Case Western Reserve University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Case Western Reserve University School of Law$61,094
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
Case Western Reserve University School of LawCleveland, OH$61,094
Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA$68,512
Northeastern University School of LawBoston, MA$60,562
Regent University School of LawVirginia Beach, VA$43,546
Baylor Law SchoolWaco, TX$64,650
University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,981

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Case Western Reserve University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $61,094.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $84,778.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$61,094
Books & Supplies Costs$1,872
Room & Board$21,812

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Case Western Reserve University School of Law's acceptance rate is 41.79%. A total of 1,352 applicants applied to and 565 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 161 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 28.50%.
The next table compares Case Western Reserve University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202097545611546.77%25.22%
2020-20211,23357511246.63%19.48%
2021-20221,39965215846.60%24.23%
2022-20231,29950914839.18%29.08%
2018-20191,41571215750.32%22.05%
2017-20181,48857913138.91%22.63%
2016-20171,64570714442.98%20.37%
2015-20161,67870212241.84%17.38%
2023-20241,35256516141.79%28.50%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Case Western Reserve University School of Law41.79%28.50%161
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 Case Western Reserve University School of Law's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 156.
The 2024 Case Western Reserve University School of Law's GPA score is 3.7%. The 75th percentile score is 3.84 and the 25th percentile is 3.45.
The next table compares Case Western Reserve University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 161 159 156
2020-2021 161 159 156
2021-2022 162 160 156
2022-2023 162 160 153
2018-2019 161 159 155
2017-2018 160 159 154
2016-2017 161 159 155
2015-2016 162 159 156
2023-2024 162 160 156
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.76 3.63 3.36
2020-2021 3.69 3.5 3.25
2021-2022 3.83 3.61 3.42
2022-2023 3.82 3.66 3.38
2018-2019 3.67 3.46 3.23
2017-2018 3.68 3.46 3.26
2016-2017 3.69 3.48 3.25
2015-2016 3.66 3.44 3.12
2023-2024 3.84 3.7 3.45
LSAT ScoreGPA
Case Western Reserve University School of Law1603.70
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, 107 students out of 120 total graduates from Case Western Reserve University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 4graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 78 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 72.9%.
The next table compares Case Western Reserve University School of Law'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
2019-2020142134 10981.34% 179
2020-2021118100 9595% 224
2021-2022153147 11678.91% 148
2022-2023115114 9986.84% 1110
2018-2019138133 11384.96% 126
2017-201899101 7877.23% 1112
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024120107 7872.9% 175
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Case Western Reserve University School of Law72.90%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Ohio Law Schools75%
Public Schools77%
Private Schools72%