Boston University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 1,084 students enrolled in Boston University School of Law - 691 JD and 393 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 51 compared to last year. Boston University School of Law is slightly bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 238 students newly enrolled to the law school - 113 men and 119 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.82 in 2022 to 0.95 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.82 men for every 1 woman
2023: 1.06 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.76 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.93 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.95 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 6 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
7,892
953
234
4
238
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
318
143
175
0
0
2023
216
111
105
0
0
2024
231
100
131
0
0
2025
213
99
107
7
0
2026
238
113
119
5
1
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Boston University School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 1,084 students enrolled, of which 691 are J.D. students and 393 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 63.75% at Boston University School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Boston University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
1,061
796
265
2023
1,151
759
392
2024
1,070
744
326
2025
1,033
662
371
2026
1,084
691
393
Boston University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Boston University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 15.05% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 17.8% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 5.93% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 6.22% of the student body.
White students comprise 50.36% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Boston University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 50.36%.
Among students of color, Asian students (17.8%), Hispanic students (15.05%), Black or African American students (5.93%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 50.36%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Boston University School of Law 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: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 37 (15.55%) in JD1, 29 (13.06%) in JD2, and 38 (16.45%) in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 44 (18.49%) in JD1, 40 (18.02%) in JD2, and 39 (16.88%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 15 (6.3%) in JD1, 16 (7.21%) in JD2, and 10 (4.33%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 15 (6.3%) in JD1, 11 (4.95%) in JD2, and 17 (7.36%) in JD3.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 113 (47.48%) in JD1, 113 (50.9%) in JD2, and 122 (52.81%) 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
691
238
222
231
Hispanics
104 (15.05%)
37 (15.55%)
29 (13.06%)
38 (16.45%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
123 (17.8%)
44 (18.49%)
40 (18.02%)
39 (16.88%)
Black or African American
41 (5.93%)
15 (6.3%)
16 (7.21%)
10 (4.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
43 (6.22%)
15 (6.3%)
11 (4.95%)
17 (7.36%)
White
348 (50.36%)
113 (47.48%)
113 (50.9%)
122 (52.81%)
Unknown
32 (4.63%)
14 (5.88%)
13 (5.86%)
5 (2.16%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Boston University School of Law is 47.48%. The percentage of African-american students is 6.30% with 15 students and the percentage of Asian students is 18.49% with 44 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Boston University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
15 (6.30%)
7
8
0
0
Asian
44 (18.49%)
15
28
1
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
37 (15.55%)
15
22
0
0
White
113 (47.48%)
60
49
4
0
Two or More
15 (6.30%)
8
7
0
0
Race Unknown
14 (5.88%)
8
5
0
1
2026 Faculties & Staffs
221 faculties and 15 law librarians work for Boston University School of Law. With the 1,084 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Boston University School of Law
221
15
5 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 118 men (53.39%) and 102 women (46.15%) faculties teaching/advising students at BU Law. By employment status, 93 full-time and 128 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
210
196
214
217
221
Full-time
70
73
91
88
93
Men
33
35
48
46
42
Women
37
38
43
42
51
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
140
123
122
129
128
Men
87
72
79
77
76
Women
51
50
43
51
51
Other
2
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 15 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Boston University School of Law.
