Cheapest Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Colleges in Ohio

Ohio's legal studies programs span a remarkable cost range from $11,877 at Youngstown State to $38,111 at Denison University. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with four of the five cheapest options offering in-state tuition below $15,000. This training proves valuable in Ohio's legal sector, where major healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic require compliance specialists and paralegal support staff across their extensive networks.

Programs

$11,877 – $38,111

Net Price Range

$34,230

Avg. Program Earnings

68.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio	$11,877	$10,791	52.9%	80.6%
2	Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, Ohio	$16,135	$36,650	54.7%	54.4%
3	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$18,292	$12,859	87.7%	52.7%
4	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, Ohio	$20,918	$14,081	62.8%	78.7%
5	Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, Ohio	$21,619	$52,357	61.7%	52.2%
6	The University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio	$23,731	$39,646	62.6%	86.0%
7	Cedarville University Cedarville, Ohio	$25,022	$36,078	74.3%	64.9%
8	University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio	$31,236	$47,600	81.5%	74.1%
9	Denison University Granville, Ohio	$38,111	$64,000	80.1%	22.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive price difference between Ohio's cheapest and most expensive legal studies programs?

The gap reaches $26,234 annually, primarily reflecting public versus private funding models. Youngstown State's public status allows Ohio residents to pay just $10,791 in tuition, while Denison's private liberal arts approach costs $64,000 before aid.

How do graduation rates vary among Ohio's affordable legal studies options?

Public universities show mixed results, with Ohio State achieving 87.7% compared to Youngstown State's 52.9%. Mount St. Joseph University, despite charging $36,650 in tuition, graduates only 54.7% of students within six years.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program quality in Ohio legal studies?

The most selective program at Denison accepts just 21.96% of applicants yet costs nearly triple Ohio State's net price. Ohio State combines moderate selectivity at 52.72% acceptance with the state's highest graduation rate at 87.7%.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.