ONU Law School
General Info
Ohio Northern University is a private, United Methodist Church-affiliated university located in the United States in Ada, Ohio, founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871. ONU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ONU is a sister university with Dankook University, a private university in Seoul, South Korea.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.onu.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@onu.edu
- (Location) Ada, OH
ONU Law School Admissions
ONU Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 50% of its applicants. Comparatively, Onu is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 462 | 229 (49.57%) | 69 (14.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.00 | 3.22 | 3.50 |
| LSAT | 144 | 149 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $26,030 | N/A |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $20,093
- Living off-campus: $20,093
- Living at home: $20,093
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 12/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/18
- Application Fee: N/A
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ONU Law School Community
ONU Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Onu is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 14
- Part Time: 9
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 12
- # Minority Faculty: 3
Ratio
14.1 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
ONU Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. ONU Law School 1L section size is 28% smaller than law schools in Ohio and 83% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 504
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 75
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 58
- Law Journals: 40
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 23.9%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 1.6%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
ONU Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The ONU Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 81% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 72.7%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 39.0%
- Business: 32.0%
- Government: 16.0%
- Public Interest: 0.0%
- Academia: 0.0%
- Ohio: 49%
- Pennsylvania: 9%
- Indiana: 8%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 72.7%
- First Time Takers: 88
- Average School: 81.3%
- Average State: 79.5%
- Pass Difference: 1.8%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Ohio: 81.1%
- Passed: 30 of 40 (75.0%)
- State Average: 79.5%
- Difference: -6.1%