Elon University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 540 students enrolled in Elon University School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 61 compared to last year. Elon University School of Law is slightly smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 228 students newly enrolled to the law school - 78 men and 149 women. By enrolled status, 181 students enrolled as full-time and 78 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.71 in 2022 to 0.52 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.71 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.52 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.57 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.63 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 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
1,107
589
228
0
228
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
171
71
100
0
Full-time
171
71
100
0
0
Part-time
0
0
0
0
0
2023
Total
166
57
109
0
Full-time
166
57
109
0
0
Part-time
0
0
0
0
0
2024
Total
170
62
108
0
Full-time
170
62
108
0
0
Part-time
0
0
0
0
0
2025
Total
169
78
124
3
Full-time
169
66
101
2
0
Part-time
36
12
23
1
0
2026
Total
182
78
149
1
Full-time
182
68
113
1
0
Part-time
46
10
36
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Elon University School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 540 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Elon University School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Elon University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
429
429
-
2023
438
438
-
2024
445
445
-
2025
479
479
-
2026
540
540
-
Elon University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Elon University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 11.3% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.56% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.78% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 11.11% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 1.85% of the student body.
White students comprise 68.15% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Elon University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 68.15%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (11.3%), Black or African American students (11.11%), Asian students (2.78%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 68.15%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Elon University 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 increasing trend across class years, with 28 (12.23%) in JD1, 19 (10.86%) in JD2, and 14 (10.29%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a stable enrollment with an average of 0.63% across class years across class years, with 0 in JD1, 2 (1.14%) in JD2, and 1 (0.74%) in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 9 (3.93%) in JD1, 3 (1.71%) in JD2, and 3 (2.21%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 32 (13.97%) in JD1, 22 (12.57%) in JD2, and 6 (4.41%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 10 (4.37%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 139 (60.7%) in JD1, 118 (67.43%) in JD2, and 111 (81.62%) 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
540
229
175
136
Hispanics
61 (11.3%)
28 (12.23%)
19 (10.86%)
14 (10.29%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 (0.56%)
0
2 (1.14%)
1 (0.74%)
Asian
15 (2.78%)
9 (3.93%)
3 (1.71%)
3 (2.21%)
Black or African American
60 (11.11%)
32 (13.97%)
22 (12.57%)
6 (4.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
10 (1.85%)
10 (4.37%)
0
0
White
368 (68.15%)
139 (60.7%)
118 (67.43%)
111 (81.62%)
Unknown
23 (4.26%)
11 (4.8%)
11 (6.29%)
1 (0.74%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Elon University School of Law is 60.96%. The percentage of African-american students is 14.04% with 32 students and the percentage of Asian students is 3.95% with 9 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Elon University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
32 (14.04%)
8
24
0
0
Asian
9 (3.95%)
3
6
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
28 (12.28%)
6
21
1
0
White
139 (60.96%)
56
82
0
1
Two or More
10 (4.39%)
0
10
0
0
Race Unknown
11 (4.82%)
5
6
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
74 faculties and 5 law librarians work for Elon University School of Law. With the 540 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Elon University School of Law
74
5
7 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
North Carolina Law Schools
120
7
5 to 1
Public
108
9
5 to 1
Private
127
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 37 men (50.00%) and 37 women (50.00%) faculties teaching/advising students at Elon Law. By employment status, 38 full-time and 36 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
59
75
64
81
74
Full-time
37
38
34
40
38
Men
15
14
14
21
18
Women
22
24
20
19
20
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
22
37
30
41
36
Men
12
14
10
16
19
Women
10
23
20
25
17
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 Elon University School of Law.
