Georgia State University College of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 717 students enrolled in Georgia State University College of Law - 682 JD and 35 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 127 compared to last year. Georgia State University College of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Georgia State University College of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 237 students newly enrolled to the law school - 91 men and 142 women. By enrolled status, 182 students enrolled as full-time and 91 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.73 in 2022 to 0.64 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.73 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.63 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.7 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.64 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 4 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 2,450 | 749 | 237 | 0 | 237 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Total | 193 | 100 | 137 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 193 | 86 | 107 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 44 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Total | 157 | 81 | 119 | 1 | |
| Full-time | 157 | 73 | 83 | 1 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 44 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Total | 153 | 76 | 121 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 153 | 57 | 96 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 44 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | Total | 160 | 83 | 119 | 5 | |
| Full-time | 160 | 63 | 93 | 4 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 47 | 20 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2026 | Total | 184 | 91 | 142 | 4 | |
| Full-time | 184 | 71 | 111 | 2 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 53 | 20 | 31 | 2 | 0 | |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 717 students enrolled, of which 682 are J.D. students and 35 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 95.12% at Georgia State University College of Law.
You can compare Georgia State University College 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 Georgia State University College of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 750 | 713 | 37 |
| 2023 | 714 | 680 | 34 |
| 2024 | 676 | 676 | - |
| 2025 | 590 | 590 | - |
| 2026 | 717 | 682 | 35 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Georgia State University College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 13.05% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 6.45% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 16.57% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 3.96% of the student body.
- White students comprise 41.64% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Georgia State University College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 41.64%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (16.57%), Hispanic students (13.05%), Asian students (6.45%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 41.64%, 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: an declining trend across class years, with 26 (10.66%) in JD1, 33 (14.47%) in JD2, and 27 (14.75%) in JD3, and 3 (11.11%) in JD4.
- Asian: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 20 (8.2%) in JD1, 9 (3.95%) in JD2, and 13 (7.1%) in JD3, and 2 (7.41%) in JD4.
- Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 56 (22.95%) in JD1, 25 (10.96%) in JD2, and 28 (15.3%) in JD3, and 4 (14.81%) in JD4.
- Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 15 (6.15%) in JD1, 9 (3.95%) in JD2, and 2 (1.09%) in JD3, and 1 (3.7%) in JD4.
- White: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 119 (48.77%) in JD1, 48 (21.05%) in JD2, and 101 (55.19%) in JD3, and 16 (59.26%) in JD4.
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 | JD4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 682 | 244 | 228 | 183 | 27 |
| Hispanics | 89 (13.05%) | 26 (10.66%) | 33 (14.47%) | 27 (14.75%) | 3 (11.11%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 (6.45%) | 20 (8.2%) | 9 (3.95%) | 13 (7.1%) | 2 (7.41%) |
| Black or African American | 113 (16.57%) | 56 (22.95%) | 25 (10.96%) | 28 (15.3%) | 4 (14.81%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 27 (3.96%) | 15 (6.15%) | 9 (3.95%) | 2 (1.09%) | 1 (3.7%) |
| White | 284 (41.64%) | 119 (48.77%) | 48 (21.05%) | 101 (55.19%) | 16 (59.26%) |
| Unknown | 125 (18.33%) | 8 (3.28%) | 104 (45.61%) | 12 (6.56%) | 1 (3.7%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Georgia State University College of Law is 50.21%. The percentage of African-american students is 23.63% with 56 students and the percentage of Asian students is 8.44% with 20 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Georgia State University College of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 56 (23.63%) |
12 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 (8.44%) |
5 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 (10.97%) |
12 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 119 (50.21%) |
59 | 57 | 0 | 3 |
| Two or More | 15 (6.33%) |
4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 8 (3.38%) |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
151 faculties and 6 law librarians work for Georgia State University College of Law. With the 717 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University College of Law | 151 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Georgia Law Schools | 114 | 6 | 7 to 1 |
| Public | 137 | 8 | 7 to 1 |
| Private | 98 | 6 | 7 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 76 men (50.33%) and 75 women (49.67%) faculties teaching/advising students at Georgia State Law. By employment status, 69 full-time and 82 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 | 149 | 155 | 159 | 151 |
| Full-time | 68 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 69 |
| Men | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 |
| Women | 39 | 40 | 44 | 46 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 62 | 80 | 84 | 86 | 82 |
| Men | 31 | 49 | 49 | 45 | 47 |
| Women | 31 | 31 | 35 | 41 | 35 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 6 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Georgia State University College of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Full-time | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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