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Cleveland State University College of Law

Online JD

Cleveland, OH

Hybrid

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

3 years and 3 months

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

31

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Online Instruction Style

Synchronous and Asynchronous

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Total Credit Requirement

90 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

The on-campus learning component includes six weekend residencies, totaling three academic credits.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Each residency runs from Friday to Sunday.

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

No

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

December, May

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

158

50th Percentile:

155

25th Percentile:

152

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.76

50th Percentile:

3.50

25th Percentile:

3.11

Application
Deadline

July 1

Acceptance Rate

34.45%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

195

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Resident: $1,145/credit + $69 annual fees; Non-resident: $1,149/credit + $69 fees. Estimated total: Resident: ~$100,170 (88 credits); Non-resident: ~$100,470

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

External scholarships only

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

None published

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

60%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Law students gain practical legal experience with clinic programs, where students work on real cases for actual clients under the expert guidance of a clinical professor. Additionally, there are mentorship opportunities with CSU alumnus.

Externship Possible

Yes, externships with attorneys or judges are available.

Student Support Offered

Academic services to monitor progress, technical support, and career resources.