Duke University School of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 830 students enrolled in Duke University School of Law - 723 JD and 107 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 16 compared to last year. Duke University School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Duke University School of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 227 students newly enrolled to the law school - 107 men and 115 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.83 in 2022 to 0.93 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.83 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.77 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.93 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 5 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 6,240 | 804 | 222 | 5 | 227 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 288 | 131 | 157 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 227 | 103 | 122 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 244 | 106 | 137 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 250 | 114 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 227 | 107 | 115 | 5 | 0 |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 830 students enrolled, of which 723 are J.D. students and 107 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 87.11% at Duke University School of Law.
You can compare Duke University School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 700 and 1000
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Duke University School of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 848 | 744 | 104 |
| 2023 | 898 | 755 | 143 |
| 2024 | 868 | 752 | 116 |
| 2025 | 846 | 726 | 120 |
| 2026 | 830 | 723 | 107 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Duke University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 11.34% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.14% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 18.26% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 7.61% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 4.84% of the student body.
- White students comprise 53.39% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Duke University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 53.39%.
Among students of color, Asian students (18.26%), Hispanic students (11.34%), Black or African American students (7.61%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 53.39%, 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 27 (11.89%) in JD1, 25 (10%) in JD2, and 30 (12.2%) in JD3.
- American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.41%) in JD3.
- Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 34 (14.98%) in JD1, 44 (17.6%) in JD2, and 54 (21.95%) in JD3.
- Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 15 (6.61%) in JD1, 23 (9.2%) in JD2, and 17 (6.91%) in JD3.
- Multiracial: an declining trend across class years, with 8 (3.52%) in JD1, 10 (4%) in JD2, and 17 (6.91%) in JD3.
- White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 139 (61.23%) in JD1, 123 (49.2%) in JD2, and 124 (50.41%) 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 | 723 | 227 | 250 | 246 |
| Hispanics | 82 (11.34%) | 27 (11.89%) | 25 (10%) | 30 (12.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.14%) | 0 | 0 | 1 (0.41%) |
| Asian | 132 (18.26%) | 34 (14.98%) | 44 (17.6%) | 54 (21.95%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (7.61%) | 15 (6.61%) | 23 (9.2%) | 17 (6.91%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 35 (4.84%) | 8 (3.52%) | 10 (4%) | 17 (6.91%) |
| White | 386 (53.39%) | 139 (61.23%) | 123 (49.2%) | 124 (50.41%) |
| Unknown | 32 (4.43%) | 4 (1.76%) | 25 (10%) | 3 (1.22%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Duke University School of Law is 61.23%. The percentage of African-american students is 6.61% with 15 students and the percentage of Asian students is 14.98% with 34 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Duke University School of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 15 (6.61%) |
2 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 (14.98%) |
15 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 (11.89%) |
11 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 139 (61.23%) |
69 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Two or More | 8 (3.52%) |
6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 4 (1.76%) |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
211 faculties and 0 law librarians work for Duke University School of Law. With the 830 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Law | 211 | 0 | 4 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| North Carolina Law Schools | 120 | 7 | 5 to 1 |
| Public | 108 | 9 | 5 to 1 |
| Private | 127 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
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