University of Illinois College of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 670 students enrolled in University of Illinois College of Law - 500 JD and 170 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 65 compared to last year. University of Illinois College of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at University of Illinois College of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 188 students newly enrolled to the law school - 87 men and 91 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 1.26 in 2022 to 0.96 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 1.26 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 1.18 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 1.07 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 1.26 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.96 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 1 in 2022 to 10 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 2,153 | 709 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 207 | 115 | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 161 | 87 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 156 | 87 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 188 | 87 | 91 | 5 | 5 |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 670 students enrolled, of which 500 are J.D. students and 170 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 74.63% at University of Illinois College of Law.
You can compare University of Illinois College 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 Illinois College of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 603 | 492 | 111 |
| 2023 | 718 | 524 | 194 |
| 2024 | 683 | 519 | 164 |
| 2025 | 605 | 472 | 133 |
| 2026 | 670 | 500 | 170 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Illinois College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 8.6% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 20.6% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 5.4% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 3.2% of the student body.
- White students comprise 57% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Illinois College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 57%.
Among students of color, Asian students (20.6%), Hispanic students (8.6%), Black or African American students (5.4%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 57%, 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 12 (6.38%) in JD1, 14 (9.03%) in JD2, and 17 (10.83%) in JD3.
- Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 32 (17.02%) in JD1, 44 (28.39%) in JD2, and 27 (17.2%) in JD3.
- Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 10 (5.32%) in JD1, 6 (3.87%) in JD2, and 11 (7.01%) in JD3.
- Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 11 (5.85%) in JD1, 2 (1.29%) in JD2, and 3 (1.91%) in JD3.
- White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 115 (61.17%) in JD1, 83 (53.55%) in JD2, and 87 (55.41%) 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 | 500 | 188 | 155 | 157 |
| Hispanics | 43 (8.6%) | 12 (6.38%) | 14 (9.03%) | 17 (10.83%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 103 (20.6%) | 32 (17.02%) | 44 (28.39%) | 27 (17.2%) |
| Black or African American | 27 (5.4%) | 10 (5.32%) | 6 (3.87%) | 11 (7.01%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 16 (3.2%) | 11 (5.85%) | 2 (1.29%) | 3 (1.91%) |
| White | 285 (57%) | 115 (61.17%) | 83 (53.55%) | 87 (55.41%) |
| Unknown | 26 (5.2%) | 8 (4.26%) | 6 (3.87%) | 12 (7.64%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Illinois College of Law is 61.17%. The percentage of African-american students is 5.32% with 10 students and the percentage of Asian students is 17.02% with 32 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Illinois College of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 10 (5.32%) |
3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 (17.02%) |
14 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 (6.38%) |
4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 115 (61.17%) |
60 | 50 | 0 | 5 |
| Two or More | 11 (5.85%) |
5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 8 (4.26%) |
3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
124 faculties and 5 law librarians work for University of Illinois College of Law. With the 670 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law | 124 | 5 | 5 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Illinois Law Schools | 159 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| Public | 104 | 4 | 5 to 1 |
| Private | 195 | 8 | 5 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 69 men (55.65%) and 55 women (44.35%) faculties teaching/advising students at UIUC Law. By employment status, 53 full-time and 71 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 126 | 137 | 132 | 124 |
| Full-time | 53 | 52 | 57 | 50 | 53 |
| Men | 24 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 24 |
| Women | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 64 | 74 | 80 | 82 | 71 |
| Men | 40 | 46 | 50 | 51 | 45 |
| Women | 24 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 5 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Illinois College of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Full-time | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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