There are 476 students enrolled in Cooley Law School - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 56 compared to last year. Cooley Law School is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 237 students newly enrolled to the law school - 97 men and 140 women. By enrolled status, 147 students enrolled as full-time and 97 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.84 in 2022 to 0.69 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.77 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.78 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.67 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.69 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
1,323
700
237
0
237
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
63
124
148
0
Full-time
63
29
34
0
0
Part-time
209
95
114
0
0
2023
Total
30
83
108
0
Full-time
30
12
18
0
0
Part-time
161
71
90
0
0
2024
Total
57
64
82
0
Full-time
57
26
31
0
0
Part-time
89
38
51
0
0
2025
Total
60
56
83
0
Full-time
60
30
30
0
0
Part-time
79
26
53
0
0
2026
Total
147
97
140
0
Full-time
147
58
89
0
0
Part-time
90
39
51
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Cooley Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 476 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Cooley Law School.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Cooley Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
706
655
51
2023
575
529
46
2024
472
431
41
2025
420
420
-
2026
476
476
-
Cooley Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Cooley Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.2% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.21% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 1.68% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 13.87% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 15.97% of the student body.
White students comprise 57.77% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Cooley Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 57.77%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (13.87%), Hispanic students (4.2%), Asian students (1.68%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 57.77%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Cooley 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: a increasing trend across class years, with 12 (4.76%) in JD1, 4 (3.74%) in JD2, and 4 (3.42%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.93%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a stable enrollment with an average of 1.75% across class years across class years, with 4 (1.59%) in JD1, 3 (2.8%) in JD2, and 1 (0.85%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 34 (13.49%) in JD1, 13 (12.15%) in JD2, and 19 (16.24%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 42 (16.67%) in JD1, 16 (14.95%) in JD2, and 18 (15.38%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 142 (56.35%) in JD1, 60 (56.07%) in JD2, and 73 (62.39%) 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
476
252
107
117
Hispanics
20 (4.2%)
12 (4.76%)
4 (3.74%)
4 (3.42%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.21%)
0
1 (0.93%)
0
Asian
8 (1.68%)
4 (1.59%)
3 (2.8%)
1 (0.85%)
Black or African American
66 (13.87%)
34 (13.49%)
13 (12.15%)
19 (16.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
76 (15.97%)
42 (16.67%)
16 (14.95%)
18 (15.38%)
White
275 (57.77%)
142 (56.35%)
60 (56.07%)
73 (62.39%)
Unknown
30 (6.3%)
18 (7.14%)
10 (9.35%)
2 (1.71%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Cooley Law School is 59.92%. The percentage of African-american students is 14.35% with 34 students and the percentage of Asian students is 1.69% with 4 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Cooley Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
34 (14.35%)
12
22
0
0
Asian
4 (1.69%)
3
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
12 (5.06%)
6
6
0
0
White
142 (59.92%)
62
80
0
0
Two or More
42 (17.72%)
16
26
0
0
Race Unknown
18 (7.59%)
7
11
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
78 faculties and 8 law librarians work for Cooley Law School. With the 476 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Cooley Law School
78
8
6 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Michigan Law Schools
129
8
5 to 1
Public
157
9
5 to 1
Private
101
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 43 men (55.13%) and 35 women (44.87%) faculties teaching/advising students at Cooley Law. By employment status, 26 full-time and 52 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
176
141
115
99
78
Full-time
54
41
36
30
26
Men
26
17
16
15
12
Women
28
24
20
15
14
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
122
100
79
69
52
Men
79
61
54
46
31
Women
43
39
25
23
21
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 Cooley Law School.
