Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

31.96% Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 31.96% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,355 students applied and 433 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 129 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 29.79%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Claude W. Pettit College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Claude W. Pettit College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Claude W. Pettit College of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, Claude W. Pettit College of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 41%.
You can compare Claude W. Pettit College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Claude W. Pettit College of Law31.96%29.79%129319
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
Claude W. Pettit College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is 149 and GPA is 3.34 over 129 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Claude W. Pettit College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Ohio, Claude W. Pettit College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 156.
You can compare Claude W. Pettit College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score under 150
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 151 and the 25th percentile is 146. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.59 and the 25th percentile is 3.02.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Claude W. Pettit College of Law1493.34
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Ohio Law Schools1563.60
Public1583.65
Private1553.54
Claude W. Pettit College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall146150154
Full-time146150154
Part-time000
2022Overall148150153
Full-time148150153
Part-time000
2023Overall146148151
Full-time146148151
Part-time000
2024Overall144148152
Full-time144148152
Part-time000
2025Overall146148151
Full-time143147150
Part-time148150153
2026Overall146149151
Full-time145148150
Part-time148149152
Claude W. Pettit College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall33.263.57
Full-time33.263.57
Part-time000
2022Overall3.143.433.8
Full-time3.143.433.8
Part-time000
2023Overall3.083.423.67
Full-time3.083.423.67
Part-time000
2024Overall3.043.43.73
Full-time3.043.43.73
Part-time000
2025Overall3.023.33.59
Full-time3.063.33.55
Part-time2.973.313.65
2026Overall3.063.343.67
Full-time3.073.363.69
Part-time33.33.59
Claude W. Pettit College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Claude W. Pettit College of Law is July 31, 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, July 31, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Claude W. Pettit College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Claude W. Pettit 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.
Priority Deadline2026-03-31
Final Deadline2026-07-31
Admission Contact
Phone419-772-2211
Emaillawadmissions@onu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.onu.edu/admissions-aid
Application Requirementshttps://law.onu.edu/admissions-aid/apply
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.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation (up To 3)
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Character And Fitness Explanation
  • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
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