Belmont University College of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 372 students enrolled in Belmont University College of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 5 compared to last year. Belmont University College of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Belmont University College of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 136 students newly enrolled to the law school - 40 men and 95 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.6 in 2022 to 0.42 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 0.62 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.56 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.47 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has decreased from 3 in 2022 to 1 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 1,337 | 503 | 136 | 0 | 136 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 144 | 53 | 89 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 123 | 47 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 113 | 40 | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 141 | 45 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 136 | 40 | 95 | 0 | 1 |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 372 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Belmont University College of Law.
You can compare Belmont University College of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 300 and 500
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Belmont University College of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 378 | 378 | - |
| 2023 | 351 | 351 | - |
| 2024 | 350 | 350 | - |
| 2025 | 367 | 367 | - |
| 2026 | 372 | 372 | - |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Belmont University College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 4.57% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.54% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 2.42% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 2.69% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.27% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 1.08% of the student body.
- White students comprise 70.7% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Belmont University College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 70.7%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (4.57%), Black or African American students (2.69%), Asian students (2.42%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 70.7%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
J.D. Enrollment by Race and Year
The following analysis shows how racial and ethnic diversity among J.D. students has evolved across class years. Over the course of their legal education, the representation of different racial and ethnic groups reflects the school's commitment to building an inclusive student body. The distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics.
- Hispanics: an declining trend across class years, with 5 (3.68%) in JD1, 5 (3.82%) in JD2, and 7 (6.67%) in JD3.
- American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.76%) in JD2, and 1 (0.95%) in JD3.
- Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 6 (4.41%) in JD1, 2 (1.53%) in JD2, and 1 (0.95%) in JD3.
- Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 7 (5.15%) in JD1, 1 (0.76%) in JD2, and 2 (1.9%) in JD3.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.74%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
- Multiracial: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 2 (1.53%) in JD2, and 2 (1.9%) in JD3.
- White: an declining trend across class years, with 79 (58.09%) in JD1, 100 (76.34%) in JD2, and 84 (80%) in JD3.
Overall, the distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics. Analyzing these trends provides insight into the school's efforts to build an inclusive student body and foster a diverse educational environment.
| Total | JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 372 | 136 | 131 | 105 |
| Hispanics | 17 (4.57%) | 5 (3.68%) | 5 (3.82%) | 7 (6.67%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.54%) | 0 | 1 (0.76%) | 1 (0.95%) |
| Asian | 9 (2.42%) | 6 (4.41%) | 2 (1.53%) | 1 (0.95%) |
| Black or African American | 10 (2.69%) | 7 (5.15%) | 1 (0.76%) | 2 (1.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.27%) | 1 (0.74%) | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 4 (1.08%) | 0 | 2 (1.53%) | 2 (1.9%) |
| White | 263 (70.7%) | 79 (58.09%) | 100 (76.34%) | 84 (80%) |
| Unknown | 66 (17.74%) | 38 (27.94%) | 20 (15.27%) | 8 (7.62%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Belmont University College of Law is 58.09%. The percentage of African-american students is 5.15% with 7 students and the percentage of Asian students is 4.41% with 6 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Belmont University College of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 7 (5.15%) |
1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 (4.41%) |
2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 (0.74%) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 (3.68%) |
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 79 (58.09%) |
20 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Two or More | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 38 (27.94%) |
15 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
55 faculties and 3 law librarians work for Belmont University College of Law. With the 372 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University College of Law | 55 | 3 | 7 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Tennessee Law Schools | 91 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| Public | 89 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| Private | 92 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 33 men (60.00%) and 21 women (38.18%) faculties teaching/advising students at Belmont Law. By employment status, 23 full-time and 32 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 54 | 50 | 51 | 55 |
| Full-time | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Men | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Women | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 24 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Men | 17 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
| Women | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 3 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Belmont University College of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Full-time | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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