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The Ohio State University - Moritz College of Law

Class of 2018 - Snapshot 1962 Completed Applications 708 Offers 36% Acceptance Rate 182 Enrolled As one of the nation’s premier public law schools, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law offers a stimulating, diverse community that ignites and supports the passionate pursuit of students’ interests inside and outside of the classroom. The Moritz College of Law is known for the closeness of its community – a community grounded in the Midwestern values of hard work, compassion, and integrity. People at Moritz are smart and accomplished, as well as welcoming. A spirit of collaboration and cooperation permeates Drinko Hall, as students build lasting and valuable relationships with peers and professors.

Contact Info


Website: http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/
Address: 55 West 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1391
Admission Phone: (614) 292-2631
Admission Email: [email protected]

2018 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students523
Student-faculty ratio11:1
Tuition $29,689 per year (full-time, in-state)
$44,641 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
N/A per year (part-time, in-state)
N/A per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$20,172
Founded In1923
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/31/19
Full-time program application fee$ 60
Financial Aid Deadline02/15/19
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 159
Median GPA: 3.61
Acceptance Rate: 49.7 %

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    • Academic Year

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    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    The Ohio State University - Moritz College of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    dmmimbela 156 A 4.02

    Accepted

    		 Yes 11/15/16 - 11/30/16 4 years ago
    pgovil 156 A 3.65

    Accepted

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    DustinLorenzo 163 A 3.90

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 4 years ago
    chrismerk99 160 P 3.61

    Accepted

    		 10/01/16 10/01/16 10/26/16 4 years ago
    ecarthen 156 A 3.61

    Accepted

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    ksingh2016 155 P 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    kris44 164 P 3.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    ahuhta 165 P 2.80

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    wilsnh15 172 P 3.17

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Brentonbrowne 155 A 3.80

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    dude 162 A 3.41

    Interested in Applying

    		 02/20/18 02/20/18 02/20/18 3 years ago
    madelinenafziger 159 P 3.80

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    Pm67 155 P 3.46

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    Clarkpickle 155 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mxs1108 155 P 3.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mjn2051 165 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    J.kosik 150 P 3.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    jsj50 159 P 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    TylerMorgan 165 P 3.72

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    MarkJAtwater 155 P 3.88

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    Bailey22 156 A 3.51

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mikeholtz 170 P 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    sonnyp215 160 A 3.86

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    KBrailer 165 P 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mlav 149 A 3.75

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    jessebarrad 164 A 3.55

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    rachaelstewart 163 A 3.59

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    jmallernee 149 A 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Hutchins1 165 P 3.12

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Kbenton2 170 P 3.71

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    MHampton18 130 A 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    RKlonel 168 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    aha50 158 A 3.61

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    mwilso 142 A 3.15

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    vinsk1ma 158 A 3.84

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Skenny19 150 A 3.45

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    akal1181 158 A 3.83

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 6 years ago
    cknippen 163 A 4.00

    Pending

    		 10/30/15 10/30/15 01/01/16 5 years ago
    williamjones 148 A 2.20

    Rejected

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    efeuer 157 A 3.50

    Rejected

    		 02/29/16 - - 5 years ago
    prs 151 A 3.66

    Waitlisted

    		 10/11/18 10/12/18 11/20/18 2 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants19231923
    Number of Offers807807
    Number of Matriculants215215
    75% GPA3.843.84
    Median GPA3.683.68
    25% GPA3.513.51
    75% LSAT163163
    Median LSAT160160
    25% LSAT157157
    2018 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students505
    Total Students Receiving Grants484
    % of Students Receiving Grants96
    75% Grant Amount$16,920
    Median Grant Amount$14,000
    25% Grants Amount$11,000
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:This school does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (58)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (32)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (3)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (3)

    2018 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (159)
    • Hispanics (14)
    • Black or African American (12)
    • Asian (11)
    • American Indian / Native (0)
    • Other (7)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (9)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (3)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (7)


    • Total Women% (39)
    • Total Men% (60)
    The Ohio State University - Moritz College of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2017 158 87.34%
    2016 161 90.06%
    2015 162 97.53%

    Total Graduates 2017

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (117)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (29)
    • Employed Other (10)
    • Unemployed (9)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (2)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association