University of Dayton School of Law

2024 Tuition $38,843LSAT 155GPA 3.61LL.M. Tuition $38,408

Private - Dayton, Ohio

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Dayton School of Law's tuition & fees is $38,843. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $38,408. 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 $57,343.

University of Dayton School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$38,843
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$17,000
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$40,381
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Dayton School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, University of Dayton School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Ohio, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $37,574.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Dayton 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
University of Dayton School of Law$38,843
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
University of Dayton School of LawDayton, OH$38,843
Drexel University School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$54,600
Saint Louis University School of LawQueens, NY$48,594
Norman Adrian Wiggins School of LawRaleigh, NC$49,730
Seton Hall University School of LawNewark, NJ$66,780
Belmont University College of LawNashville, TN$56,360

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Dayton School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,008.
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 $50,508.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$32,008
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$17,000

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Dayton School of Law's acceptance rate is 34.30%. A total of 1,073 applicants applied to and 368 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 135 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 36.68%.
The next table compares University of Dayton School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,07041911939.16%28.40%
2020-20211,26545816336.21%35.59%
2021-20221,44837312925.76%34.58%
2022-20231,28936512928.32%35.34%
2018-20196303279851.90%29.97%
2017-20185122739353.32%34.07%
2016-201753632211360.07%35.09%
2015-20166363719058.33%24.26%
2023-20241,07336813534.30%36.68%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Dayton School of Law34.30%36.68%135
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 University of Dayton School of Law's LSAT score is 155%. The 75th percentile score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 152. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 154 and 158 for part-time students.
The 2024 University of Dayton School of Law's GPA score is 3.61%. The 75th percentile score is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.36. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.63 and 3.57 for part-time students.
The next table compares University of Dayton School of Law'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 153153155 150149153 147146152
2020-2021 154153158 152150156 148148152
2021-2022 155155157 153152155 150149154
2022-2023 157155160 154153157 152151154
2018-2019 1521520 1491490 1461460
2017-2018 152-1-1 149-1-1 145-1-1
2016-2017 1521520 1491490 1451450
2015-2016 151-1-1 148-1-1 144-1-1
2023-2024 158157160 155154158 152151155
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.673.683.56 3.383.313.39 3.053.023.26
2020-2021 3.73.673.77 3.483.453.6 3.243.193.48
2021-2022 3.723.693.75 3.533.463.66 3.183.133.53
2022-2023 3.773.713.81 3.583.583.6 3.33.223.4
2018-2019 3.563.560 3.293.290 3.033.030
2017-2018 3.49-1-1 3.29-1-1 2.96-1-1
2016-2017 3.413.410 3.143.140 2.832.830
2015-2016 3.42-1-1 3.04-1-1 2.83-1-1
2023-2024 3.833.793.88 3.613.633.57 3.363.393.35
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Dayton School of Law1553.61
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, 111 students out of 114 total graduates from University of Dayton School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 5graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 96 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 86.49%.
The next table compares University of Dayton 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
2019-20208580 6783.75% 83
2020-20217168 6088.24% 109
2021-20226561 4370.49% 139
2022-20238786 6575.58% 76
2018-20199692 5256.52% 94
2017-20188181 3948.15% 76
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024114111 9686.49% 85
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Dayton School of Law86.49%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Ohio Law Schools75%
Public Schools77%
Private Schools72%