City University of New York School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 695 students enrolled in City University of New York School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 25 compared to last year. City University of New York School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 219 students newly enrolled to the law school - 59 men and 114 women. By enrolled status, 123 students enrolled as full-time and 59 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.42 in 2022 to 0.52 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.5 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.42 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.52 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 4 in 2022 to 46 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,300
659
212
7
219
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
161
64
153
4
Full-time
161
42
115
4
0
Part-time
60
22
38
0
0
2023
Total
141
60
119
18
Full-time
141
45
83
13
0
Part-time
56
15
36
5
0
2024
Total
137
53
126
14
Full-time
137
35
91
11
0
Part-time
56
18
35
3
0
2025
Total
140
52
124
23
Full-time
140
28
92
20
0
Part-time
59
24
32
3
0
2026
Total
161
59
114
23
Full-time
161
39
84
22
16
Part-time
58
20
30
1
7
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at City University of New York School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 695 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at City University of New York School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at City University of New York School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
696
696
-
2023
698
698
-
2024
674
674
-
2025
670
670
-
2026
695
695
-
City University of New York School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of City University of New York School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 26.91% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 13.09% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 16.98% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 8.2% of the student body.
White students comprise 33.24% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, City University of New York School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 33.24%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (26.91%), Black or African American students (16.98%), Asian students (13.09%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 33.24%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
City University of New York 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 49 (22.27%) in JD1, 68 (30.49%) in JD2, and 58 (28.02%) in JD3, and 12 (26.67%) in JD4.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 39 (17.73%) in JD1, 20 (8.97%) in JD2, and 30 (14.49%) in JD3, and 2 (4.44%) in JD4.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 41 (18.64%) in JD1, 36 (16.14%) in JD2, and 30 (14.49%) in JD3, and 11 (24.44%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 23 (10.45%) in JD1, 11 (4.93%) in JD2, and 21 (10.14%) in JD3, and 2 (4.44%) in JD4.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 65 (29.55%) in JD1, 84 (37.67%) in JD2, and 64 (30.92%) in JD3, and 18 (40%) in JD4.
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
JD4
Total
695
220
223
207
45
Hispanics
187 (26.91%)
49 (22.27%)
68 (30.49%)
58 (28.02%)
12 (26.67%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
91 (13.09%)
39 (17.73%)
20 (8.97%)
30 (14.49%)
2 (4.44%)
Black or African American
118 (16.98%)
41 (18.64%)
36 (16.14%)
30 (14.49%)
11 (24.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
57 (8.2%)
23 (10.45%)
11 (4.93%)
21 (10.14%)
2 (4.44%)
White
231 (33.24%)
65 (29.55%)
84 (37.67%)
64 (30.92%)
18 (40%)
Unknown
11 (1.58%)
3 (1.36%)
4 (1.79%)
4 (1.93%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at City University of New York School of Law is 29.68%. The percentage of African-american students is 18.72% with 41 students and the percentage of Asian students is 17.81% with 39 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at City University of New York School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
41 (18.72%)
13
25
1
2
Asian
39 (17.81%)
4
28
6
1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
49 (22.37%)
20
21
5
3
White
65 (29.68%)
18
34
10
3
Two or More
23 (10.50%)
9
13
1
0
Race Unknown
3 (1.37%)
0
0
0
3
2026 Faculties & Staffs
96 faculties and 7 law librarians work for City University of New York School of Law. With the 695 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
City University of New York School of Law
96
7
7 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
New York Law Schools
209
9
6 to 1
Public
112
10
6 to 1
Private
223
9
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 31 men (32.29%) and 63 women (65.63%) faculties teaching/advising students at CUNY Law. In addition, 1 faculties are either gender-separated or unknown. By employment status, 66 full-time and 29 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
96
92
94
107
96
Full-time
59
56
65
73
66
Men
20
18
23
23
21
Women
39
38
42
50
44
Other
0
0
0
0
1
Part-time
37
36
28
34
29
Men
11
8
12
11
10
Women
26
27
15
23
19
Other
0
1
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 7 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at City University of New York School of Law.
