Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Class Profiles by Year
Cleveland State Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Cleveland State Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $31,606 ($23,033) |
153 | 3.4 | 47.24% | 31.58% | 352 | - |
| 2016-17 | $37,568 ($27,347) ▲18.86% |
153 | 3.29 ▼-0.11 |
55.89% ▲8.65% |
35.00% ▲3.42% |
422 ▲70 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $1,440 ($1,047) ▼-96.17% |
153 | 3.35 ▲0.06 |
49.23% ▼-6.66% |
37.41% ▲2.41% |
381 ▼-41 |
77.06% |
| 2018-19 | $27,309 ($27,209) ▲1,796.46% |
153 | 3.43 ▲0.08 |
52.62% ▲3.40% |
42.99% ▲5.58% |
323 ▼-58 |
78.45% ▲1.39% |
| 2019-20 | $19,417 ($19,348) ▼-28.90% |
154 ▲1 |
3.43 | 47.99% ▼-4.63% |
42.69% ▼-0.30% |
433 ▲110 |
75.61% ▼-2.84% |
| 2020-21 | $19,794 ($19,724) ▲1.94% |
153 ▼-1 |
3.35 ▼-0.08 |
46.99% ▼-1.00% |
40.48% ▼-2.21% |
458 ▲25 |
80.44% ▲4.83% |
| 2021-22 | $26,899 ($26,806) ▲35.89% |
155 ▲2 |
3.48 ▲0.13 |
23.09% ▼-23.91% |
81.07% ▲40.59% |
466 ▲8 |
79.53% ▼-0.91% |
| 2022-23 | $29,741 ($29,641) ▲10.57% |
154 ▼-1 |
3.39 ▼-0.09 |
48.46% ▲25.37% |
42.36% ▼-38.71% |
453 ▼-13 |
77.95% ▼-1.58% |
| 2023-24 | $30,142 ($30,015) ▲1.35% |
155 ▲1 |
3.42 ▲0.03 |
35.88% ▼-12.57% |
41.00% ▼-1.36% |
504 ▲51 |
66.38% ▼-11.57% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 155. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 2 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 150 | 153 | 155 |
| 2017 | 151 ▲1 |
153 | 155 |
| 2018 | 150 ▼-1 |
153 | 155 |
| 2019 | 150 | 153 | 156 ▲1 |
| 2020 | 150 | 154 ▲1 |
157 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 150 | 153 ▼-1 |
156 ▼-1 |
| 2022 | 152 ▲2 |
155 ▲2 |
157 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 151 ▼-1 |
154 ▼-1 |
157 |
| 2024 | 152 ▲1 |
155 ▲1 |
157 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 3.42. The GPA is 0.06 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.02 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.13 | 3.4 | 3.68 |
| 2017 | 3.04 ▼-0.09 |
3.29 ▼-0.11 |
3.54 ▼-0.14 |
| 2018 | 3.11 ▲0.07 |
3.35 ▲0.06 |
3.62 ▲0.08 |
| 2019 | 3.1 ▼-0.01 |
3.43 ▲0.08 |
3.64 ▲0.02 |
| 2020 | 3.23 ▲0.13 |
3.43 |
3.69 ▲0.05 |
| 2021 | 3.03 ▼-0.20 |
3.35 ▼-0.08 |
3.61 ▼-0.08 |
| 2022 | 3.12 ▲0.09 |
3.48 ▲0.13 |
3.7 ▲0.09 |
| 2023 | 2.95 ▼-0.17 |
3.39 ▼-0.09 |
3.65 ▼-0.05 |
| 2024 | 3 ▲0.05 |
3.42 ▲0.03 |
3.72 ▲0.07 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 35.88%. The acceptance rate is 12.793 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 11.358 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 724 | 342 | 108 | 47.24% | 31.58% |
| 2017 | 501 ▼-223 |
280 ▼-62 |
98 ▼-10 |
55.89% ▲8.65% |
35.00% ▲3.42% |
| 2018 | 581 ▲80 |
286 ▲6 |
107 ▲9 |
49.23% ▼-6.66% |
37.41% ▲2.41% |
| 2019 | 610 ▲29 |
321 ▲35 |
138 ▲31 |
52.62% ▲3.40% |
42.99% ▲5.58% |
| 2020 | 698 ▲88 |
335 ▲14 |
143 ▲5 |
47.99% ▼-4.63% |
42.69% ▼-0.30% |
| 2021 | 715 ▲17 |
336 ▲1 |
136 ▼-7 |
46.99% ▼-1.00% |
40.48% ▼-2.21% |
| 2022 | 732 ▲17 |
169 ▼-167 |
137 ▲1 |
23.09% ▼-23.91% |
81.07% ▲40.59% |
| 2023 | 648 ▼-84 |
314 ▲145 |
133 ▼-4 |
48.46% ▲25.37% |
42.36% ▼-38.71% |
| 2024 | 1,006 ▲358 |
361 ▲47 |
148 ▲15 |
35.88% ▼-12.57% |
41.00% ▼-1.36% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Cleveland State Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $30,015 for in-state and $30,142 for out-of-state students, which is $401 (1.35%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $1,464 (4.63%) lower.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,033 | $31,606 |
| 2017 | $27,347▲18.73% | $37,568▲18.86% |
| 2018 | $1,047▼-96.17% | $1,440▼-96.17% |
| 2019 | $27,209▲2,498.76% | $27,309▲1,796.46% |
| 2020 | $19,348▼-28.89% | $19,417▼-28.90% |
| 2021 | $19,724▲1.94% | $19,794▲1.94% |
| 2022 | $26,806▲35.91% | $26,899▲35.89% |
| 2023 | $29,641▲10.58% | $29,741▲10.57% |
| 2024 | $30,015▲1.26% | $30,142▲1.35% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 504 students enrolled in Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 420 students joined in J.D. program and 84 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Cleveland State Law's enrollment size grew by 43.18% since 2016 from 352 to 504 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 314 | 38 | 352 |
| 2017 | 375 ▲61 |
47 ▲9 |
422 ▲70 |
| 2018 | 336 ▼-39 |
45 ▼-2 |
381 ▼-41 |
| 2019 | 281 ▼-55 |
42 ▼-3 |
323 ▼-58 |
| 2020 | 403 ▲122 |
30 ▼-12 |
433 ▲110 |
| 2021 | 431 ▲28 |
27 ▼-3 |
458 ▲25 |
| 2022 | 420 ▼-11 |
46 ▲19 |
466 ▲8 |
| 2023 | 408 ▼-12 |
45 ▼-1 |
453 ▼-13 |
| 2024 | 420 ▲12 |
84 ▲39 |
504 ▲51 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is 66%. 116 graduates took the exam first-time and 77 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 105 | 18 | 21 | 109 | 84 | 77.06% |
| 2019 | 123 ▲18 |
25 ▲7 |
17 ▼-4 |
116 ▲7 |
91 ▲7 |
78.45% ▲1.39% |
| 2020 | 90 ▼-33 |
24 ▼-1 |
16 ▼-1 |
82 ▼-34 |
62 ▼-29 |
75.61% ▼-2.84% |
| 2021 | 99 ▲9 |
26 ▲2 |
19 ▲3 |
92 ▲10 |
74 ▲12 |
80.44% ▲4.83% |
| 2022 | 124 ▲25 |
15 ▼-11 |
18 ▼-1 |
127 ▲35 |
101 ▲27 |
79.53% ▼-0.91% |
| 2023 | 133 ▲9 |
20 ▲5 |
14 ▼-4 |
127 | 99 ▼-2 |
77.95% ▼-1.58% |
| 2024 | 122 ▼-11 |
20 | 14 | 116 ▼-11 |
77 ▼-22 |
66.38% ▼-11.57% |
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