Michael E. Moritz College of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

24.62% Michael E. Moritz College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is 24.62% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,291 students applied and 564 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 158 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 28.01%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Michael E. Moritz College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Michael E. Moritz College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Michael E. Moritz College of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, Michael E. Moritz College of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%.
You can compare Michael E. Moritz College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
Michael E. Moritz College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Michael E. Moritz College of Law24.62%28.01%158611
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Ohio Law Schools41%31.63%163520
Public40.56%33.66%163502
Private40.83%29.09%163542

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is July 1, 2026 (Final Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Michael E. Moritz College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Michael E. Moritz College of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2025-11-20
Preferred Deadline2026-03-31
Final Deadline2026-07-01
Admission Contact
Phone614-292-8810
Emaillawadmit@osu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions-overview
Application Requirementshttps://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/apply-jd-program
Character And Fitness Explanation
  • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Optional Essays On Leadership Potential / Experience
    Transcripts
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      LSAT Scores
      • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
      • GRE may be not accepted.
      CAS Report
      • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
      • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
      Data Source: https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/apply-jd-program

      2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is 168 and GPA is 3.91 over 158 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., Michael E. Moritz College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Ohio, Michael E. Moritz College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 156.
      You can compare Michael E. Moritz College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
      The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 168 and the 25th percentile is 161. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.97 and the 25th percentile is 3.66.
      LSAT ScoresGPA
      Michael E. Moritz College of Law1683.91
      All Law Schools1603.65
      Public1603.69
      Private1593.62
      Ohio Law Schools1563.60
      Public1583.65
      Private1553.54
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2021158161164
      2022160163165
      2023159164166
      2024161165167
      2025161166168
      2026163168169
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      20213.653.793.94
      20223.63.793.9
      20233.583.863.95
      20243.573.833.95
      20253.663.893.97
      20263.643.913.97
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