Villanova University School of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 786 students enrolled in Villanova University School of Law - 597 JD and 189 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 46 compared to last year. Villanova University School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Villanova University School of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 232 students newly enrolled to the law school - 97 men and 133 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.71 in 2022 to 0.73 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.71 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.87 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.71 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 0.73 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 2 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 2,889 | 749 | 231 | 1 | 232 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 219 | 91 | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 181 | 73 | 108 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 159 | 74 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 212 | 88 | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 232 | 97 | 133 | 0 | 2 |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 786 students enrolled, of which 597 are J.D. students and 189 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 75.95% at Villanova University School of Law.
You can compare Villanova 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 Villanova University School of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 677 | 580 | 97 |
| 2023 | 833 | 562 | 271 |
| 2024 | 777 | 553 | 224 |
| 2025 | 740 | 555 | 185 |
| 2026 | 786 | 597 | 189 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Villanova University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 6.87% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 7.54% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 2.85% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.17% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 3.52% of the student body.
- White students comprise 74.54% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Villanova University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 74.54%.
Among students of color, Asian students (7.54%), Hispanic students (6.87%), Black or African American students (2.85%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 74.54%, 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: an declining trend across class years, with 13 (5.6%) in JD1, 16 (7.66%) in JD2, and 12 (7.69%) in JD3.
- Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 13 (5.6%) in JD1, 16 (7.66%) in JD2, and 16 (10.26%) in JD3.
- Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 3 (1.29%) in JD1, 4 (1.91%) in JD2, and 10 (6.41%) in JD3.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.43%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
- Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 10 (4.31%) in JD1, 8 (3.83%) in JD2, and 3 (1.92%) in JD3.
- White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 174 (75%) in JD1, 162 (77.51%) in JD2, and 109 (69.87%) 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 | 597 | 232 | 209 | 156 |
| Hispanics | 41 (6.87%) | 13 (5.6%) | 16 (7.66%) | 12 (7.69%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 (7.54%) | 13 (5.6%) | 16 (7.66%) | 16 (10.26%) |
| Black or African American | 17 (2.85%) | 3 (1.29%) | 4 (1.91%) | 10 (6.41%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.17%) | 1 (0.43%) | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 21 (3.52%) | 10 (4.31%) | 8 (3.83%) | 3 (1.92%) |
| White | 445 (74.54%) | 174 (75%) | 162 (77.51%) | 109 (69.87%) |
| Unknown | 27 (4.52%) | 18 (7.76%) | 3 (1.44%) | 6 (3.85%) |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Villanova University School of Law is 75.00%. The percentage of African-american students is 1.29% with 3 students and the percentage of Asian students is 5.60% with 13 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Villanova University School of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 3 (1.29%) |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 (5.60%) |
3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 (0.43%) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 (5.60%) |
7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 174 (75.00%) |
73 | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| Two or More | 10 (4.31%) |
2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 18 (7.76%) |
10 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
135 faculties and 8 law librarians work for Villanova University School of Law. With the 786 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University School of Law | 135 | 8 | 6 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | 145 | 6 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 144 | 5 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 146 | 8 | 6 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 83 men (61.48%) and 52 women (38.52%) faculties teaching/advising students at Villanova Law. By employment status, 58 full-time and 77 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 117 | 128 | 127 | 135 |
| Full-time | 47 | 45 | 50 | 51 | 58 |
| Men | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 32 |
| Women | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 71 | 72 | 78 | 76 | 77 |
| Men | 37 | 41 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Women | 34 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Villanova University School of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Full-time | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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