Michael E. Moritz College of Law

2024 Tuition $34,040/$49,292LSAT 165GPA 3.83

Public - Columbus, Ohio

For the academic year 2023-2024, Michael E. Moritz College of Law's tuition & fees is $34,040 for Ohio residents and $49,292 for out-of-state students. 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 $57,116 for Ohio residents and $72,368 for out-of-state students.

Michael E. Moritz College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Ohio Residents Tuition & Fees$34,040
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$49,292
Books & Supplies Costs$3,090
Room & Board$16,776
Other Expenses$3,210
2024-2025 Estimates*
Ohio Residents Tuition & Fees$34,776
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$50,023
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Michael E. Moritz College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, Michael E. Moritz College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
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 Michael E. Moritz College 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
Michael E. Moritz College of Law$34,040$49,292
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
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
Michael E. Moritz College of LawColumbus, OH$34,040$49,292
Marshall-Wythe School of LawWilliamsburg, VA$44,706$68,329
University of Illinois College of LawChampaign, IL$41,893$51,893
Maurer School of LawBloomington, IN$41,476$62,526
Davis School of Law Davis, CA$54,919$67,164
Florida International University College of LawMiami, FL$21,806$36,049

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Michael E. Moritz College of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $34,511 for Ohio residents and $49,763 for out-of-state students.
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 $56,879 for Ohio residents and $72,131 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Ohio Residents Tuition & Fees$34,511
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$49,763
Books & Supplies Costs$3,090
Room & Board$16,068
Other Expenses$3,210

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Michael E. Moritz College of Law's acceptance rate is 33.08%. A total of 1,814 applicants applied to and 600 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 158 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 26.33%.
The next table compares Michael E. Moritz College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,63666319140.53%28.81%
2020-20211,65758318035.18%30.87%
2021-20221,91361417932.10%29.15%
2022-20231,63360615637.11%25.74%
2018-20191,96270818236.09%25.71%
2017-20181,92380721541.97%26.64%
2016-20171,57477116648.98%21.53%
2015-20161,62180517749.66%21.99%
2023-20241,81460015833.08%26.33%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Michael E. Moritz College of Law33.08%26.33%158
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 Michael E. Moritz College of Law's LSAT score is 165%. The 75th percentile score is 167 and the 25th percentile is 161.
The 2024 Michael E. Moritz College of Law's GPA score is 3.83%. The 75th percentile score is 3.95 and the 25th percentile is 3.57.
The next table compares Michael E. Moritz College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 163 161 158
2020-2021 164 161 158
2021-2022 165 163 160
2022-2023 166 164 159
2018-2019 163 161 157
2017-2018 163 160 157
2016-2017 161 159 156
2015-2016 161 159 156
2023-2024 167 165 161
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.86 3.76 3.61
2020-2021 3.94 3.79 3.65
2021-2022 3.9 3.79 3.6
2022-2023 3.95 3.86 3.58
2018-2019 3.91 3.75 3.55
2017-2018 3.84 3.68 3.51
2016-2017 3.79 3.61 3.43
2015-2016 3.81 3.61 3.44
2023-2024 3.95 3.83 3.57
LSAT ScoreGPA
Michael E. Moritz College of Law1653.83
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, 182 students out of 178 total graduates from Michael E. Moritz College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 12graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 165 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 90.66%.
The next table compares Michael E. Moritz College 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
2019-2020170155 13486.45% 227
2020-2021206192 17792.18% 195
2021-2022175175 16493.71% 1515
2022-2023188178 16089.89% 166
2018-2019165158 13887.34% 179
2017-2018178161 14590.06% 279
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024178182 16590.66% 812
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Michael E. Moritz College of Law90.66%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Ohio Law Schools75%
Public Schools77%
Private Schools72%