David A. Clarke School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 236 students enrolled in David A. Clarke School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 1 compared to last year. David A. Clarke School of Law is much smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 83 students newly enrolled to the law school - 29 men and 54 women. By enrolled status, 51 students enrolled as full-time and 29 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.5 in 2022 to 0.54 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.5 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.54 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.72 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.65 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.54 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
749
277
82
1
83
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
56
26
52
0
Full-time
56
18
38
0
0
Part-time
22
8
14
0
0
2023
Total
56
28
52
0
Full-time
56
16
40
0
0
Part-time
24
12
12
0
0
2024
Total
60
36
50
0
Full-time
60
23
37
0
0
Part-time
26
13
13
0
0
2025
Total
38
26
40
2
Full-time
38
13
24
1
0
Part-time
30
13
16
1
0
2026
Total
51
29
54
0
Full-time
51
16
35
0
0
Part-time
32
13
19
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at David A. Clarke School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 236 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at David A. Clarke School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at David A. Clarke School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
229
227
2
2023
221
221
-
2024
248
248
-
2025
235
235
-
2026
236
236
-
David A. Clarke School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of David A. Clarke School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 14.41% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 6.78% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 46.61% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 7.63% of the student body.
White students comprise 22.88% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, David A. Clarke School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. Black or African American students represent the largest group at 46.61%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (46.61%), Hispanic students (14.41%), Asian students (6.78%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. Black or African American students comprise the largest portion at 46.61%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
David A. Clarke 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 and then a decrease across class years, with 15 (16.67%) in JD1, 7 (13.21%) in JD2, and 11 (13.92%) in JD3, and 1 (7.14%) in JD4.
Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 8 (8.89%) in JD1, 5 (9.43%) in JD2, and 3 (3.8%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 45 (50%) in JD1, 28 (52.83%) in JD2, and 30 (37.97%) in JD3, and 7 (50%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 8 (8.89%) in JD1, 1 (1.89%) in JD2, and 9 (11.39%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 14 (15.56%) in JD1, 9 (16.98%) in JD2, and 25 (31.65%) in JD3, and 6 (42.86%) 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
236
90
53
79
14
Hispanics
34 (14.41%)
15 (16.67%)
7 (13.21%)
11 (13.92%)
1 (7.14%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
16 (6.78%)
8 (8.89%)
5 (9.43%)
3 (3.8%)
0
Black or African American
110 (46.61%)
45 (50%)
28 (52.83%)
30 (37.97%)
7 (50%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
18 (7.63%)
8 (8.89%)
1 (1.89%)
9 (11.39%)
0
White
54 (22.88%)
14 (15.56%)
9 (16.98%)
25 (31.65%)
6 (42.86%)
Unknown
4 (1.69%)
0
3 (5.66%)
1 (1.27%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at David A. Clarke School of Law is 16.87%. The percentage of African-american students is 54.22% with 45 students and the percentage of Asian students is 9.64% with 8 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at David A. Clarke School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
45 (54.22%)
12
33
0
0
Asian
8 (9.64%)
2
6
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
15 (18.07%)
7
8
0
0
White
14 (16.87%)
6
8
0
0
Two or More
8 (9.64%)
5
3
0
0
Race Unknown
0
0
0
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
54 faculties and 4 law librarians work for David A. Clarke School of Law. With the 236 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
David A. Clarke School of Law
54
4
4 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
District of Columbia Law Schools
332
10
4 to 1
Public
54
4
4 to 1
Private
388
12
4 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 23 men (42.59%) and 31 women (57.41%) faculties teaching/advising students at UDC Law. By employment status, 25 full-time and 29 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
47
46
56
58
54
Full-time
23
23
25
24
25
Men
9
10
10
11
10
Women
14
13
15
13
15
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
24
23
31
34
29
Men
8
10
16
19
13
Women
16
13
15
15
16
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 4 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at David A. Clarke School of Law.
