There are 638 students enrolled in Boston College Law School - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 9 compared to last year. Boston College Law School is slightly smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Boston College Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
871
862
9
2023
801
801
-
2024
765
765
-
2025
647
635
12
2026
638
638
-
Boston College Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Boston College Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 1.72% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 10.5% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 8.31% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 17.08% of the student body.
White students comprise 55.64% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Boston College Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 55.64%.
Among students of color, Asian students (10.5%), Black or African American students (8.31%), Hispanic students (1.72%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 55.64%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Boston College Law School J.D. Enrollment by Race Chart
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 3 (1.37%) in JD1, 3 (1.4%) in JD2, and 5 (2.45%) in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 22 (10.05%) in JD1, 20 (9.3%) in JD2, and 25 (12.25%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 18 (8.22%) in JD1, 16 (7.44%) in JD2, and 19 (9.31%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 23 (10.5%) in JD1, 67 (31.16%) in JD2, and 19 (9.31%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 131 (59.82%) in JD1, 95 (44.19%) in JD2, and 129 (63.24%) 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.
J.D. Enrollment by Race
Total
JD1
JD2
JD3
Total
638
219
215
204
Hispanics
11 (1.72%)
3 (1.37%)
3 (1.4%)
5 (2.45%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
67 (10.5%)
22 (10.05%)
20 (9.3%)
25 (12.25%)
Black or African American
53 (8.31%)
18 (8.22%)
16 (7.44%)
19 (9.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
109 (17.08%)
23 (10.5%)
67 (31.16%)
19 (9.31%)
White
355 (55.64%)
131 (59.82%)
95 (44.19%)
129 (63.24%)
Unknown
43 (6.74%)
22 (10.05%)
14 (6.51%)
7 (3.43%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Boston College Law School is 59.82%. The percentage of African-american students is 8.22% with 18 students and the percentage of Asian students is 10.05% with 22 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Boston College Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
18 (8.22%)
8
10
0
0
Asian
22 (10.05%)
10
12
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
3 (1.37%)
1
2
0
0
White
131 (59.82%)
65
66
0
0
Two or More
23 (10.50%)
13
10
0
0
Race Unknown
22 (10.05%)
10
12
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
207 faculties and 12 law librarians work for Boston College Law School. With the 638 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Boston College Law School
207
12
3 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Massachusetts Law Schools
167
10
6 to 1
Public
59
5
6 to 1
Private
180
11
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 119 men (57.49%) and 88 women (42.51%) faculties teaching/advising students at BC Law. By employment status, 82 full-time and 125 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
142
177
213
220
207
Full-time
63
67
76
82
82
Men
31
30
39
38
44
Women
32
36
37
44
38
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
79
110
137
138
125
Men
44
56
85
89
75
Women
35
54
52
49
50
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 12 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Boston College Law School.
