University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 664 students enrolled in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 35 compared to last year. University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 247 students newly enrolled to the law school - 111 men and 133 women. By enrolled status, 236 students enrolled as full-time and 111 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.6 in 2022 to 0.83 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.55 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.69 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.83 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 3 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 1,478 | 612 | 247 | 0 | 247 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Total | 211 | 84 | 139 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 211 | 78 | 133 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Total | 200 | 78 | 131 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 200 | 75 | 125 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Total | 210 | 77 | 141 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 210 | 74 | 136 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | Total | 206 | 89 | 129 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 206 | 84 | 122 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | Total | 239 | 111 | 133 | 2 | |
| Full-time | 239 | 108 | 128 | 2 | 1 | |
| Part-time | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 664 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
You can compare University of Detroit Mercy School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 500 and 700
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 612 | 612 | - |
| 2023 | 612 | 612 | - |
| 2024 | 619 | 619 | - |
| 2025 | 629 | 629 | - |
| 2026 | 664 | 664 | - |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 4.07% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 11.6% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 7.68% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 3.77% of the student body.
- White students comprise 69.88% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 69.88%.
Among students of color, Asian students (11.6%), Black or African American students (7.68%), Hispanic students (4.07%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 69.88%, 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: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 11 (4.45%) in JD1, 6 (2.93%) in JD2, and 9 (4.43%) in JD3, and 1 (11.11%) in JD4.
- Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 34 (13.77%) in JD1, 24 (11.71%) in JD2, and 19 (9.36%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- Black or African American: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 24 (9.72%) in JD1, 6 (2.93%) in JD2, and 20 (9.85%) in JD3, and 1 (11.11%) in JD4.
- Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 12 (4.86%) in JD1, 5 (2.44%) in JD2, and 8 (3.94%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 161 (65.18%) in JD1, 157 (76.59%) in JD2, and 139 (68.47%) in JD3, and 7 (77.78%) 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 | 664 | 247 | 205 | 203 | 9 |
| Hispanics | 27 (4.07%) | 11 (4.45%) | 6 (2.93%) | 9 (4.43%) | 1 (11.11%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 77 (11.6%) | 34 (13.77%) | 24 (11.71%) | 19 (9.36%) | 0 |
| Black or African American | 51 (7.68%) | 24 (9.72%) | 6 (2.93%) | 20 (9.85%) | 1 (11.11%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 25 (3.77%) | 12 (4.86%) | 5 (2.44%) | 8 (3.94%) | 0 |
| White | 464 (69.88%) | 161 (65.18%) | 157 (76.59%) | 139 (68.47%) | 7 (77.78%) |
| Unknown | 20 (3.01%) | 5 (2.02%) | 7 (3.41%) | 8 (3.94%) | 0 |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 65.18%. The percentage of African-american students is 9.72% with 24 students and the percentage of Asian students is 13.77% with 34 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 24 (9.72%) |
6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 (13.77%) |
12 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 (4.45%) |
3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 161 (65.18%) |
80 | 80 | 1 | 0 |
| Two or More | 12 (4.86%) |
9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 5 (2.02%) |
1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
102 faculties and 6 law librarians work for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. With the 664 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | 102 | 6 | 7 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Michigan Law Schools | 129 | 8 | 5 to 1 |
| Public | 157 | 9 | 5 to 1 |
| Private | 101 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 50 men (49.02%) and 52 women (50.98%) faculties teaching/advising students at UDM Law. By employment status, 29 full-time and 73 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 89 | 88 | 107 | 102 |
| Full-time | 24 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| Men | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 11 |
| Women | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 59 | 66 | 63 | 71 | 73 |
| Men | 33 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 39 |
| Women | 26 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 34 |
| 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 University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Full-time | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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