Cleveland State University College of Law
Cleveland, OH. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
34.4%
1,733 applications
Median LSAT
155
25th–75th: 152–158
Median GPA
3.50
25th–75th: 3.11–3.76
Entering class
195
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $29,866 |
| Tuition (resident) | $29,766 |
| Fees | $1,800 |
| Living expense budget | $21,870 |
| Total per year | $53,536 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $10,608 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
99%
25th percentile
$6,000
Median grant
$11,000
75th percentile
$18,000
0.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Cleveland State University College of Law
86%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $11,000 a year ($8,000–$15,200)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Cleveland State University College of Law?
The median LSAT for Cleveland State University College of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 155, with the middle half scoring 152 to 158. A score at or above 158 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Cleveland State University College of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.50, with the middle half between 3.11 and 3.76.
What is Cleveland State University College of Law's acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University College of Law admitted 34.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 597 offers from 1,733 applications, for an entering class of 195.
How much does Cleveland State University College of Law cost?
Tuition is $29,866 a year for nonresidents and $29,766 for residents, plus $1,800 in fees and a $21,870 living expense budget, for a total of about $53,536 a year before scholarships.
Does Cleveland State University College of Law give scholarships?
99% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $11,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $6,000 to $18,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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