New year at Cincinnati Law: Meet the Class of 2026

Once again, women outpace men in terms of representation. The class is comprised of 55% women, 42% men, and three percent non-binary individuals. They range in age from 20-50, with an average age of 24. Twenty-three percent identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority and 24% identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Thirteen percent are first generation college students.  

There are 69 undergraduate institutions represented in the Class of 2026. Fifty-two percent of the students are from in-state; a significant number, however, join the College from out of state. In fact, 24 states are represented including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Additionally, eight countries are represented: Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, and Thailand, along with the territory of Puerto Rico.

The class has a median LSAT of 158 and GPA of 3.8. They represent 37 majors including unique ones such as art/design, biology, environmental sciences, film production, marine studies and mechanical engineering. Several students are recipients of post-graduate degrees, including a Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Science and a PhD. And five class members served in branches of the military.

Prior to attending law school, many worked in other fields. Their roles were diverse, such as ombudsperson, neuroscience ambassador, real estate agent, labor organizer, local mission center coordinator, financial analyst, immigration counselor, and political party employee.