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The Columbus School of Law is the law school of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1897. Today the school is home to hundreds of students from across the nation and from all walks of life. Its name comes from ties to The Knights of Columbus. Its location in the Nation's Capital provides students with academic and career advantages. The law school's ranking rose in 2008, placing it in the top 100 law schools. Professor Veryl Miles was elevated to dean of the law school in August 2005. The school also enjoys an exclusive exchange program with Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland.
Year Founded: 1897 Type: Private
ABA Accredited: Yes AALS Member: Yes
Location: Washington, DC Website: http://www.law.edu
Law School Dean: Admissions Dean: Sarah Rewerts
Catholic Law School Statistics
LawSchoolNumbers.com has compiled the most relevant statistics for Catholic Law School . Below, you will find important information about Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law . Admissions, including the median percentages of GPA and LSAT, the number of programs offered at Catholic Law School ., and information regarding scholarships. These numbers are meant to give you better insight into Catholic Law School . and whether your application will be competitive.
Admissions (2007 – 2008) Rankings (2008 – 2009) Selectivity (Class of 2009) Programs(2007 – 2008)
Application Fee: $65
U.S. News (2009): 88 # Applications: 3401 Part Time J.D.: No
Spring Deadline: None
Ciolli Nat'l (2005): 42 # Admitted: 1106 LL.M. Program: No
Summer Deadline: None
LSN Selectivity (2007): # Matriculated: 285 J.S.D. Program: No
Fall Deadline: 3/1/2008
LSN Attrition (2007): Acceptance Rate: 33% Joint Degrees: Yes
Financial Aid Deadline: Varies
Yield Rate: 26%
Curriculum (2006 – 2007) Faculty (2006 – 2007) GPA (Class of 2009) LSAT (Class of 2009)
1L Section Size (FT): 80 Full Time Faculty: 46 75th GPA: 3.52
75th LSAT: 159
1L Section Size (PT): 80 Part Time Faculty: 55 Median GPA: 3.31
Median LSAT: 157
2L/3L Courses: 126 Student to Faculty Ratio: 14.9 25th GPA: 3.07
25th LSAT: 155
Housing(2006 – 2007) Enrollment(2006 – 2007) Attrition(Class of 2008) OCI(2007 – 2008)
On-Campus Housing: No 1L Students: 283
1L Attrition: 15.3% Total Law Firms: 81
Law School Dorm: No All FT Students: 604
Transfers In: 9 NY Law Firms: 7
Other Grad Dorm: No All PT Students: 302
Transfers Out: 26 DC Law Firms: 30
Total Students: 906
CA Law Firms: 8
Costs (2006 – 2007) Scholarships (2005 – 2006) Employment (Class of 2005) Bar Passage(Class of 2005)
Full Time Tuition: $32,555 % Receiving Grant Aid: 28.0%
% Employed (Grad): n/a Primary Jurisdiction: MD
Part Time Tuition: $24,820 Full Tuition & Stipend: 0.0%
% Employed (9 mos.): 88.4% % Pass (First Time): 72%
Living Expenses: $21,340 Full Tuition: 0.0%
State Average: 76%
Total Cost (FT): $53,895 Half Tuition: 4.4%
Difference: -4%
Total Cost (PT): $46,160 Other Scholarships: 23.6%
