Gonzaga University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 551 students enrolled in Gonzaga University School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 13 compared to last year. Gonzaga University School of Law is slightly smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Gonzaga University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
449
449
-
2023
499
499
-
2024
553
553
-
2025
564
564
-
2026
551
551
-
Gonzaga University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Gonzaga University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 14.7% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.54% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 4.72% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 1.81% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.36% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 5.44% of the student body.
White students comprise 70.6% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Gonzaga University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 70.6%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (14.7%), Asian students (4.72%), Black or African American students (1.81%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 70.6%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Gonzaga 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 34 (16.75%) in JD1, 24 (14.55%) in JD2, and 23 (12.57%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 1 (0.49%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 2 (1.09%) in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 6 (2.96%) in JD1, 7 (4.24%) in JD2, and 13 (7.1%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 7 (3.45%) in JD1, 2 (1.21%) in JD2, and 1 (0.55%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (0.99%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: an declining trend across class years, with 9 (4.43%) in JD1, 8 (4.85%) in JD2, and 13 (7.1%) in JD3.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 139 (68.47%) in JD1, 124 (75.15%) in JD2, and 126 (68.85%) 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
551
203
165
183
Hispanics
81 (14.7%)
34 (16.75%)
24 (14.55%)
23 (12.57%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 (0.54%)
1 (0.49%)
0
2 (1.09%)
Asian
26 (4.72%)
6 (2.96%)
7 (4.24%)
13 (7.1%)
Black or African American
10 (1.81%)
7 (3.45%)
2 (1.21%)
1 (0.55%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 (0.36%)
2 (0.99%)
0
0
Multiracial
30 (5.44%)
9 (4.43%)
8 (4.85%)
13 (7.1%)
White
389 (70.6%)
139 (68.47%)
124 (75.15%)
126 (68.85%)
Unknown
10 (1.81%)
5 (2.46%)
0
5 (2.73%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Gonzaga University School of Law is 68.47%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.45% with 7 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.96% with 6 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Gonzaga University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
1 (0.49%)
1
0
0
0
African-American / Black
7 (3.45%)
2
5
0
0
Asian
6 (2.96%)
4
2
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2 (0.99%)
2
0
0
0
Hispanic
34 (16.75%)
11
23
0
0
White
139 (68.47%)
65
73
0
1
Two or More
9 (4.43%)
5
4
0
0
Race Unknown
5 (2.46%)
4
1
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
91 faculties and 4 law librarians work for Gonzaga University School of Law. With the 551 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Gonzaga University School of Law
91
4
6 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Massachusetts Law Schools
167
10
6 to 1
Public
59
5
6 to 1
Private
180
11
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 51 men (56.04%) and 40 women (43.96%) faculties teaching/advising students at Gonzaga Law. By employment status, 35 full-time and 56 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
65
71
76
77
91
Full-time
25
27
30
31
35
Men
12
13
15
16
23
Women
13
14
15
15
12
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
40
44
46
46
56
Men
20
21
23
22
28
Women
20
23
23
24
28
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 Gonzaga University School of Law.
