There are 710 students enrolled in Charleston School of Law - 707 JD and 3 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 16 compared to last year. Charleston School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 241 students newly enrolled to the law school - 90 men and 151 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.51 in 2022 to 0.6 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.51 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.56 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has remained stable from 0 in 2022 to 0 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,215
1,112
239
2
241
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
251
85
166
0
0
2023
224
80
144
0
0
2024
259
76
183
0
0
2025
268
79
189
0
0
2026
241
90
151
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Charleston School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 710 students enrolled, of which 707 are J.D. students and 3 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 99.58% at Charleston School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Charleston School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
607
607
-
2023
619
619
-
2024
675
675
-
2025
694
694
-
2026
710
707
3
Charleston School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Charleston School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 5.52% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.14% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 0.71% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 2.12% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 5.8% of the student body.
White students comprise 82.18% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Charleston School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 82.18%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (5.52%), Black or African American students (2.12%), Asian students (0.71%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 82.18%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Charleston 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: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 3 (1.24%) in JD1, 21 (9.13%) in JD2, and 15 (6.36%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.42%) in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 3 (1.24%) in JD1, 1 (0.43%) in JD2, and 1 (0.42%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 8 (3.32%) in JD1, 7 (3.04%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 23 (9.54%) in JD1, 4 (1.74%) in JD2, and 14 (5.93%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 200 (82.99%) in JD1, 190 (82.61%) in JD2, and 191 (80.93%) 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
707
241
230
236
Hispanics
39 (5.52%)
3 (1.24%)
21 (9.13%)
15 (6.36%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.14%)
0
0
1 (0.42%)
Asian
5 (0.71%)
3 (1.24%)
1 (0.43%)
1 (0.42%)
Black or African American
15 (2.12%)
8 (3.32%)
7 (3.04%)
0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
41 (5.8%)
23 (9.54%)
4 (1.74%)
14 (5.93%)
White
581 (82.18%)
200 (82.99%)
190 (82.61%)
191 (80.93%)
Unknown
25 (3.54%)
4 (1.66%)
7 (3.04%)
14 (5.93%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Charleston School of Law is 82.99%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.32% with 8 students and the percentage of Asian students is 1.24% with 3 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Charleston School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
8 (3.32%)
1
7
0
0
Asian
3 (1.24%)
1
2
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
3 (1.24%)
0
3
0
0
White
200 (82.99%)
81
119
0
0
Two or More
23 (9.54%)
6
17
0
0
Race Unknown
4 (1.66%)
1
3
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
75 faculties and 3 law librarians work for Charleston School of Law. With the 710 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Charleston School of Law
75
3
9 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 36 men (48.00%) and 36 women (48.00%) faculties teaching/advising students at Charleston Law. By employment status, 29 full-time and 46 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
75
81
76
71
75
Full-time
23
24
30
27
29
Men
11
11
13
10
10
Women
12
13
17
17
19
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
52
57
46
44
46
Men
30
35
27
26
26
Women
22
22
19
18
17
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 3 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Charleston School of Law.
