University of Cincinnati application requirements

Apply by July 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). The application fee is $40. University of Cincinnati requires 3 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: July 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.

DeadlineDate
First Choice Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Suggested Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

What you must submit

University of Cincinnati requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT or JD-Next.

Recommendation letters

Two letters of recommendation (per international JD page stating domestic process is same: application, personal statement, two letters, transcripts)

Personal statement

In roughly 2-3 pages: describe specific interest in Cincinnati Law and programs/faculty/resources aligning with goals and contribution to community; discuss significant life experience/challenge shaping interest in legal education (per official Application Advice page)

Fees and waivers

Application fee: $40.

Fee waivers: Application fee waived automatically if you apply on or before February 1, 2027; waived on request for LSAC need-based LSAT/CAS fee waiver recipients; other written need-based requests considered case-by-case (per the school's LSAC application checklist)

University of Cincinnati admissions numbers

Median LSAT
159
Fall 2025 entering class
Median GPA
3.80
Fall 2025 entering class
LSAT 25th–75th
156–161
Fall 2025 entering class
Acceptance rate
32.7%
Fall 2025 cycle
Est. annual tuition
$29,010
$24,010 in-state

University of Cincinnati admissions data · What LSAT do you need for University of Cincinnati?

Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of Cincinnati's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.