Columbus, Ohio
Moritz College of Law is located in the heart of Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is a thriving and diverse metropolis, positioning Moritz perfectly to give you a vibrant law school experience that extends beyond the classroom.
Facts about Columbus:
- Home to the Supreme Court, the Executive Government, and the Legislature of the State of Ohio.
- The largest city in Ohio and the 14th largest city in the U.S. with a metropolitan population of 2+ million people. It boasts a fast-growing economy, especially in the technological field with presence of many start-ups and venture capital companies, as well as Intel’s $20 billion chip manufacturing site. It is also a headquarters of large U.S. corporations such as Nationwide Insurance, Cardinal Health, American Electric Power, L Brands, and Big Lots, and national law firms such as Porter Wright, Jones Day, Baker and Hostetler LLP, Ice Miller, Squire Patton Bogg, and more.
- A very affordable and relatively safe city to live in. Average rent for students ranges between $700 - $1,200/a month. International students can apply to live in residence halls on-campus, where you’ll expect to meet lifelong friends and find yourself calling your residence hall “home. Alternatively, there are many affordable private housing options near campus. View more here.
- A bustling place with lots of good restaurants and nightlife activities, art and entertainment centers, sports and recreation, and other outdoor attractions.
- Located in the mid-west of the U.S., Columbus is only 6 hours’ drive or one-to-two-hour flight to Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, Boston or Florida.
