Howard University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 555 students enrolled in Howard University School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 26 compared to last year. Howard 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 Howard University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
467
467
-
2023
464
464
-
2024
488
487
1
2025
529
526
3
2026
555
555
-
Howard University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Howard University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 2.34% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.18% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 1.26% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 80.36% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 3.06% of the student body.
White students comprise 2.52% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Howard University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. Black or African American students represent the largest group at 80.36%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (80.36%), Hispanic students (2.34%), Asian students (1.26%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. Black or African American students comprise the largest portion at 80.36%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Howard 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 decline followed by an increase across class years, with 2 (1.13%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 11 (6.18%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.56%) in JD3.
Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (1.13%) in JD1, 5 (2.5%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 138 (77.97%) in JD1, 156 (78%) in JD2, and 152 (85.39%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 3 (1.69%) in JD1, 2 (1%) in JD2, and 12 (6.74%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 8 (4.52%) in JD1, 6 (3%) in JD2, and 0 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
555
177
200
178
Hispanics
13 (2.34%)
2 (1.13%)
0
11 (6.18%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.18%)
0
0
1 (0.56%)
Asian
7 (1.26%)
2 (1.13%)
5 (2.5%)
0
Black or African American
446 (80.36%)
138 (77.97%)
156 (78%)
152 (85.39%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
17 (3.06%)
3 (1.69%)
2 (1%)
12 (6.74%)
White
14 (2.52%)
8 (4.52%)
6 (3%)
0
Unknown
57 (10.27%)
24 (13.56%)
31 (15.5%)
2 (1.12%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Howard University School of Law is 4.55%. The percentage of African-american students is 78.41% with 138 students and the percentage of Asian students is 1.14% with 2 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Howard University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
138 (78.41%)
39
97
0
2
Asian
2 (1.14%)
0
2
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
2 (1.14%)
2
0
0
0
White
8 (4.55%)
1
6
0
1
Two or More
3 (1.70%)
1
2
0
0
Race Unknown
24 (13.64%)
4
15
0
5
2026 Faculties & Staffs
104 faculties and 5 law librarians work for Howard University School of Law. With the 555 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Howard University School of Law
104
5
5 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 50 men (48.08%) and 54 women (51.92%) faculties teaching/advising students at HU Law. By employment status, 40 full-time and 64 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
90
100
110
114
104
Full-time
36
37
37
34
40
Men
16
16
18
15
18
Women
20
21
19
19
22
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
54
63
73
80
64
Men
31
36
39
40
32
Women
23
23
34
40
32
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 Howard University School of Law.
