There are 933 students enrolled in Cornell Law School - 611 JD and 322 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 56 compared to last year. Cornell Law School is slightly bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 217 students newly enrolled to the law school - 104 men and 110 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.83 in 2022 to 0.95 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.83 men for every 1 woman
2023: 1.18 men for every 1 woman
2024: 1.04 men for every 1 woman
2025: 1.22 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 3 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
4,608
838
210
7
217
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
200
91
109
0
0
2023
207
112
95
0
0
2024
189
96
92
1
0
2025
216
116
95
5
0
2026
217
104
110
0
3
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Cornell Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 933 students enrolled, of which 611 are J.D. students and 322 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 65.49% at Cornell Law School.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Cornell Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
737
580
157
2023
964
585
379
2024
875
586
289
2025
877
600
277
2026
933
611
322
Cornell Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Cornell Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 11.29% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.98% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 19.64% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 4.42% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 2.95% of the student body.
White students comprise 37.32% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Cornell Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 37.32%.
Among students of color, Asian students (19.64%), Hispanic students (11.29%), Black or African American students (4.42%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 37.32%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Cornell 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 decline followed by an increase across class years, with 27 (12.44%) in JD1, 17 (8.02%) in JD2, and 25 (13.74%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 2 (0.92%) in JD1, 2 (0.94%) in JD2, and 2 (1.1%) in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 52 (23.96%) in JD1, 44 (20.75%) in JD2, and 24 (13.19%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 7 (3.23%) in JD1, 12 (5.66%) in JD2, and 8 (4.4%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 14 (6.45%) in JD1, 1 (0.47%) in JD2, and 3 (1.65%) in JD3.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 67 (30.88%) in JD1, 75 (35.38%) in JD2, and 86 (47.25%) 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
611
217
212
182
Hispanics
69 (11.29%)
27 (12.44%)
17 (8.02%)
25 (13.74%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 (0.98%)
2 (0.92%)
2 (0.94%)
2 (1.1%)
Asian
120 (19.64%)
52 (23.96%)
44 (20.75%)
24 (13.19%)
Black or African American
27 (4.42%)
7 (3.23%)
12 (5.66%)
8 (4.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
18 (2.95%)
14 (6.45%)
1 (0.47%)
3 (1.65%)
White
228 (37.32%)
67 (30.88%)
75 (35.38%)
86 (47.25%)
Unknown
143 (23.4%)
48 (22.12%)
61 (28.77%)
34 (18.68%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Cornell Law School is 30.88%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.23% with 7 students and the percentage of Asian students is 23.96% with 52 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Cornell Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
2 (0.92%)
2
0
0
0
African-American / Black
7 (3.23%)
2
5
0
0
Asian
52 (23.96%)
19
32
1
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
27 (12.44%)
14
12
1
0
White
67 (30.88%)
26
40
1
0
Two or More
14 (6.45%)
7
7
0
0
Race Unknown
48 (22.12%)
34
14
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
191 faculties and 11 law librarians work for Cornell Law School. With the 933 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Cornell Law School
191
11
5 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 114 men (59.69%) and 77 women (40.31%) faculties teaching/advising students at Cornell Law. By employment status, 76 full-time and 115 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
181
196
213
207
191
Full-time
67
75
77
76
76
Men
38
44
44
42
43
Women
29
31
33
34
33
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
114
121
136
131
115
Men
75
74
86
81
71
Women
38
46
50
49
44
Other
1
1
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 11 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Cornell Law School.
