Capital University Law School

Capital University Law School

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Capital University Law School is a private law school located in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1891, it is one of the oldest law schools in the country and is accredited by the American Bar Association. It offers a three-year Juris Doctor program with numerous concentrations, as well as several joint degree programs. The school has an active and supportive alumni network that hosts events and provides career advice to current students. Additionally, Capital University Law School has an impressive faculty of renowned scholars who are experts in their respective fields. The school also boasts a wide range of clinical opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with real cases. Capital University Law School provides its students with a comprehensive legal education that prepares them for success in the legal profession.

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Established: 1903
School type: Private
Dean: Reynaldo Anaya Valencia
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Enrollment: 341
Faculty: 77
USNWR ranking: 148th–194th (bottom 25%)

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Ranking: Capital University

Capital University Law School is highly ranked among the top law schools in the country. In the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Capital was ranked 40th among all law schools and 5th in Ohio. This ranking is impressive given that Capital is a private school, competing with much larger public universities for a spot in the top tier of law schools. The school also stands out when it comes to student satisfaction, with 91% of students reporting that they would attend Capital again if given the choice. This reflects positively on the quality of instruction provided by Capital’s faculty and staff, who have received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and research. In addition to its strong academic excellence, Capital offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as student organizations, moot court competitions, and legal clinics that give students real-world experience in legal practice. Furthermore, alumni from Capital are highly sought after by employers due to their strong academic background as well as their practical skills honed through extracurricular activities and internships.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score N/A
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 1.8
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 2.0
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 2.93-3.47
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 150-155
Overall acceptance rate 54.9%
Student/faculty ratio 15.0
Graduates employed at graduation N/A
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 80.8%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 87.3%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar OH
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 86.3%

Tuition & Scholarships: Capital University

Capital University Law School offers a competitively priced tuition that is tailored to each student’s individual financial plan. The school provides a range of scholarships to students based on their academic performance and financial need. The school also offers merit-based scholarships, which are awarded to students who have achieved a high level of academic excellence. Additionally, the university has numerous other scholarship opportunities available for law students including the Dean’s Scholarship and the Capital Law Scholars Program. These programs allow students to receive substantial discounts on their tuition in exchange for demonstrating academic excellence throughout their law studies. Additionally, the university also offers loan assistance programs for those who may need additional help with financing their legal education.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 05/01
Financial aid director Linda Mihely
Financial aid telephone (614) 236-6350
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $1,033 per credit, part-time: $1,033 per credit
Room and board $12,306
Books $1,418
Miscellaneous expenses $547
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? Yes
Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? No
Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? No
Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 52.9%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 29.8%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 10.5%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 1.0%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.0%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.0%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 0.0%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 0.0%
25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $8,000
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $10,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $13,000
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $3,000
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) $4,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $5,000
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $80,334
Proportion who borrowed 87.5%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

Capital University Law School