Boston University School of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 1,084 students enrolled in Boston University School of Law - 691 JD and 393 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 51 compared to last year. Boston University School of Law is slightly bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Boston University School of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 238 students newly enrolled to the law school - 113 men and 119 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.82 in 2022 to 0.95 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.82 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 1.06 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.76 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.93 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.95 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 0 in 2022 to 6 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 7,892 | 953 | 234 | 4 | 238 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 318 | 143 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 216 | 111 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 231 | 100 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 213 | 99 | 107 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 238 | 113 | 119 | 5 | 1 |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 1,084 students enrolled, of which 691 are J.D. students and 393 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 63.75% at Boston University School of Law.
You can compare Boston University School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 1000 and 1200
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Boston University School of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,061 | 796 | 265 |
| 2023 | 1,151 | 759 | 392 |
| 2024 | 1,070 | 744 | 326 |
| 2025 | 1,033 | 662 | 371 |
| 2026 | 1,084 | 691 | 393 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Boston University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 15.05% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 17.8% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 5.93% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 6.22% of the student body.
- White students comprise 50.36% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Boston University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 50.36%.
Among students of color, Asian students (17.8%), Hispanic students (15.05%), Black or African American students (5.93%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 50.36%, demonstrating strong 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: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 37 (15.55%) in JD1, 29 (13.06%) in JD2, and 38 (16.45%) in JD3.
- Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 44 (18.49%) in JD1, 40 (18.02%) in JD2, and 39 (16.88%) in JD3.
- Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 15 (6.3%) in JD1, 16 (7.21%) in JD2, and 10 (4.33%) in JD3.
- Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 15 (6.3%) in JD1, 11 (4.95%) in JD2, and 17 (7.36%) in JD3.
- White: an declining trend across class years, with 113 (47.48%) in JD1, 113 (50.9%) in JD2, and 122 (52.81%) 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 | 691 | 238 | 222 | 231 |
| Hispanics | 104 (15.05%) | 37 (15.55%) | 29 (13.06%) | 38 (16.45%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 123 (17.8%) | 44 (18.49%) | 40 (18.02%) | 39 (16.88%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (5.93%) | 15 (6.3%) | 16 (7.21%) | 10 (4.33%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 43 (6.22%) | 15 (6.3%) | 11 (4.95%) | 17 (7.36%) |
| White | 348 (50.36%) | 113 (47.48%) | 113 (50.9%) | 122 (52.81%) |
| Unknown | 32 (4.63%) | 14 (5.88%) | 13 (5.86%) | 5 (2.16%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Boston University School of Law is 47.48%. The percentage of African-american students is 6.30% with 15 students and the percentage of Asian students is 18.49% with 44 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Boston University School of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 15 (6.30%) |
7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 (18.49%) |
15 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 (15.55%) |
15 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 113 (47.48%) |
60 | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Two or More | 15 (6.30%) |
8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 14 (5.88%) |
8 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
221 faculties and 15 law librarians work for Boston University School of Law. With the 1,084 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | 221 | 15 | 5 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | 167 | 10 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 59 | 5 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 180 | 11 | 6 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 118 men (53.39%) and 102 women (46.15%) faculties teaching/advising students at BU Law. By employment status, 93 full-time and 128 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 210 | 196 | 214 | 217 | 221 |
| Full-time | 70 | 73 | 91 | 88 | 93 |
| Men | 33 | 35 | 48 | 46 | 42 |
| Women | 37 | 38 | 43 | 42 | 51 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 140 | 123 | 122 | 129 | 128 |
| Men | 87 | 72 | 79 | 77 | 76 |
| Women | 51 | 50 | 43 | 51 | 51 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 15 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Boston University School of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Full-time | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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