Claude W. Pettit College of Law Class Profiles by Year

    ONU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows ONU 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.
    Claude W. Pettit College of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $24,070 149 3.22 49.57% 30.13% 206 -
    2016-17 $24,910
    		 148
    		 3.3
    		 59.42%
    		 25.55%
    		 207
    		 -
    2017-18 $25,930
    		 151
    		 3.28
    		 39.32%
    		 25.00%
    		 201
    		 70.17%
    2018-19 $26,990
    		 151 3.52
    		 42.24%
    		 28.92%
    		 164
    		 76.19%
    2019-20 $27,950
    		 151 3.31
    		 38.07%
    		 34.51%
    		 153
    		 84.44%
    2020-21 $31,100
    		 150
    		 3.26
    		 49.54%
    		 36.88%
    		 164
    		 65.91%
    2021-22 $31,940
    		 150 3.43
    		 47.29%
    		 32.81%
    		 163
    		 70.73%
    2022-23 $32,950
    		 148
    		 3.42
    		 59.43%
    		 24.78%
    		 178
    		 73.17%
    2023-24 $34,650
    		 148 3.4
    		 68.25%
    		 31.14%
    		 196
    		 50.94%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 148. The LSAT score is 2 points lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Claude W. Pettit College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    ONU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 144 149 152
    2017 143
    		 148
    		 152
    2018 145
    		 151
    		 153
    2019 147
    		 151 152
    2020 147 151 155
    2021 146
    		 150
    		 154
    2022 148
    		 150 153
    2023 146
    		 148
    		 151
    2024 144
    		 148 152
    Claude W. Pettit College of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 3.40. The GPA is 0.03 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.18 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Claude W. Pettit College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    ONU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3 3.22 3.5
    2017 2.98
    		 3.3
    		 3.61
    2018 3
    		 3.28
    		 3.68
    2019 3.08
    		 3.52
    		 3.72
    2020 2.95
    		 3.31
    		 3.67
    2021 3
    		 3.26
    		 3.57
    2022 3.14
    		 3.43
    		 3.8
    2023 3.08
    		 3.42
    		 3.67
    2024 3.04
    		 3.4
    		 3.73
    Claude W. Pettit College of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 68.25%. The acceptance rate is 20.959 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 18.683 percents higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Claude W. Pettit College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    ONU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 462 229 69 49.57% 30.13%
    2017 382
    		 227
    		 58
    		 59.42%
    		 25.55%
    2018 468
    		 184
    		 46
    		 39.32%
    		 25.00%
    2019 393
    		 166
    		 48
    		 42.24%
    		 28.92%
    2020 373
    		 142
    		 49
    		 38.07%
    		 34.51%
    2021 323
    		 160
    		 59
    		 49.54%
    		 36.88%
    2022 406
    		 192
    		 63
    		 47.29%
    		 32.81%
    2023 387
    		 230
    		 57
    		 59.43%
    		 24.78%
    2024 400
    		 273
    		 85
    		 68.25%
    		 31.14%
    Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The ONU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $35,250, which is $2,300 (6.98%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $11,180 (46.45%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Claude W. Pettit College of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    ONU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$24,070
    2017$24,910
    2018$25,930
    2019$26,990
    2020$27,950
    2021$31,100
    2022$31,940
    2023$32,950
    2024$34,650
    Claude W. Pettit College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 196 students enrolled in Claude W. Pettit College of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 196 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Claude W. Pettit College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    ONU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 206 0 206
    2017 197
    		 10
    		 207
    2018 173
    		 28
    		 201
    2019 121
    		 43
    		 164
    2020 138
    		 15
    		 153
    2021 148
    		 16
    		 164
    2022 163
    		 0
    		 163
    2023 178
    		 0 178
    2024 196
    		 0 196
    Claude W. Pettit College of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 51%. 53 graduates took the exam first-time and 27 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Claude W. Pettit College of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    ONU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 72 15 -1 57 40 70.17%
    2019 49
    		 8
    		 0
    		 42
    		 32
    		 76.19%
    2020 49 7
    		 3
    		 45
    		 38
    		 84.44%
    2021 50
    		 10
    		 4
    		 44
    		 29
    		 65.91%
    2022 41
    		 9
    		 9
    		 41
    		 29 70.73%
    2023 43
    		 5
    		 3
    		 41 30
    		 73.17%
    2024 52
    		 1
    		 2
    		 53
    		 27
    		 50.94%
    Claude W. Pettit College of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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