Duquesne Kline School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 528 students enrolled in Duquesne Kline School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 20 compared to last year. Duquesne Kline School of Law is slightly smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 184 students newly enrolled to the law school - 90 men and 92 women. By enrolled status, 151 students enrolled as full-time and 90 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.72 in 2022 to 0.98 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.72 men for every 1 woman
2023: 1.02 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.88 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.86 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.98 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 4 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
1,432
619
183
1
184
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
137
67
93
0
Full-time
137
57
80
0
0
Part-time
23
10
13
0
0
2023
Total
136
84
82
1
Full-time
136
67
68
1
0
Part-time
31
17
14
0
0
2024
Total
137
79
90
0
Full-time
137
65
72
0
0
Part-time
32
14
18
0
0
2025
Total
129
77
90
1
Full-time
129
58
70
1
0
Part-time
39
19
20
0
0
2026
Total
154
90
92
3
Full-time
154
73
78
2
1
Part-time
32
17
14
1
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Duquesne Kline School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 528 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
461
461
-
2023
487
487
-
2024
509
509
-
2025
508
508
-
2026
528
528
-
Duquesne Kline School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Duquesne Kline School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.55% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.65% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 3.03% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 1.52% of the student body.
White students comprise 85.23% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Duquesne Kline School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 85.23%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (4.55%), Black or African American students (3.03%), Asian students (2.65%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 85.23%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Duquesne Kline 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 7 (3.76%) in JD1, 4 (2.58%) in JD2, and 12 (7.36%) in JD3, and 1 (4.17%) in JD4.
Asian: a stable enrollment with an average of 2.82% across class years across class years, with 4 (2.15%) in JD1, 6 (3.87%) in JD2, and 4 (2.45%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: a stable enrollment with an average of 3.18% across class years across class years, with 6 (3.23%) in JD1, 5 (3.23%) in JD2, and 5 (3.07%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 4 (2.15%) in JD1, 1 (0.65%) in JD2, and 3 (1.84%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: a stable enrollment with an average of 87.5% across class years across class years, with 158 (84.95%) in JD1, 132 (85.16%) in JD2, and 137 (84.05%) in JD3, and 23 (95.83%) 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
528
186
155
163
24
Hispanics
24 (4.55%)
7 (3.76%)
4 (2.58%)
12 (7.36%)
1 (4.17%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
14 (2.65%)
4 (2.15%)
6 (3.87%)
4 (2.45%)
0
Black or African American
16 (3.03%)
6 (3.23%)
5 (3.23%)
5 (3.07%)
0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
8 (1.52%)
4 (2.15%)
1 (0.65%)
3 (1.84%)
0
White
450 (85.23%)
158 (84.95%)
132 (85.16%)
137 (84.05%)
23 (95.83%)
Unknown
16 (3.03%)
7 (3.76%)
7 (4.52%)
2 (1.23%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 85.87%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.26% with 6 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.17% with 4 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
6 (3.26%)
3
3
0
0
Asian
4 (2.17%)
3
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
7 (3.80%)
5
2
0
0
White
158 (85.87%)
72
83
0
3
Two or More
4 (2.17%)
2
2
0
0
Race Unknown
7 (3.80%)
5
1
0
1
2026 Faculties & Staffs
107 faculties and 5 law librarians work for Duquesne Kline School of Law. With the 528 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Duquesne Kline School of Law
107
5
5 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Pennsylvania Law Schools
145
6
6 to 1
Public
144
5
6 to 1
Private
146
8
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 58 men (54.21%) and 49 women (45.79%) faculties teaching/advising students at Duquesne Law. By employment status, 38 full-time and 69 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
88
89
94
103
107
Full-time
27
28
26
35
38
Men
14
12
10
15
18
Women
13
16
16
20
20
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
61
61
68
68
69
Men
37
37
44
38
40
Women
24
24
24
30
29
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 5 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
