Northern Illinois University College of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 352 students enrolled in Northern Illinois University College of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 14 compared to last year. Northern Illinois University College of Law is much smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 134 students newly enrolled to the law school - 61 men and 73 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.97 in 2022 to 0.84 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.97 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.73 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.7 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.79 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.84 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
951
421
133
1
134
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
126
62
64
0
0
2023
117
49
67
1
0
2024
104
43
61
0
0
2025
121
53
67
1
0
2026
134
61
73
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Northern Illinois University College of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 352 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
322
322
-
2023
312
312
-
2024
317
317
-
2025
338
338
-
2026
352
352
-
Northern Illinois University College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Northern Illinois University College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 10.8% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.85% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 5.97% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 11.08% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 7.67% of the student body.
White students comprise 63.07% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Northern Illinois University College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 63.07%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (11.08%), Hispanic students (10.8%), Asian students (5.97%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 63.07%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Northern Illinois University College 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 18 (13.43%) in JD1, 11 (9.91%) in JD2, and 9 (8.41%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a increasing trend across class years, with 2 (1.49%) in JD1, 1 (0.9%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 6 (4.48%) in JD1, 3 (2.7%) in JD2, and 12 (11.21%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 17 (12.69%) in JD1, 12 (10.81%) in JD2, and 10 (9.35%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.75%) in JD1, 15 (13.51%) in JD2, and 11 (10.28%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 88 (65.67%) in JD1, 69 (62.16%) in JD2, and 65 (60.75%) 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
352
134
111
107
Hispanics
38 (10.8%)
18 (13.43%)
11 (9.91%)
9 (8.41%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 (0.85%)
2 (1.49%)
1 (0.9%)
0
Asian
21 (5.97%)
6 (4.48%)
3 (2.7%)
12 (11.21%)
Black or African American
39 (11.08%)
17 (12.69%)
12 (10.81%)
10 (9.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
27 (7.67%)
1 (0.75%)
15 (13.51%)
11 (10.28%)
White
222 (63.07%)
88 (65.67%)
69 (62.16%)
65 (60.75%)
Unknown
2 (0.57%)
2 (1.49%)
0
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 65.67%. The percentage of African-american students is 12.69% with 17 students and the percentage of Asian students is 4.48% with 6 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
2 (1.49%)
1
1
0
0
African-American / Black
17 (12.69%)
6
11
0
0
Asian
6 (4.48%)
2
4
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
18 (13.43%)
10
8
0
0
White
88 (65.67%)
39
49
0
0
Two or More
1 (0.75%)
1
0
0
0
Race Unknown
2 (1.49%)
0
0
0
2
2026 Faculties & Staffs
48 faculties and 3 law librarians work for Northern Illinois University College of Law. With the 352 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Northern Illinois University College of Law
48
3
7 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Illinois Law Schools
159
6
5 to 1
Public
104
4
5 to 1
Private
195
8
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 28 men (58.33%) and 20 women (41.67%) faculties teaching/advising students at NIU Law. By employment status, 26 full-time and 22 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
45
53
59
57
48
Full-time
23
24
33
30
26
Men
12
13
15
14
14
Women
11
11
18
16
12
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
22
29
26
27
22
Men
14
18
19
18
14
Women
8
11
7
9
8
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 3 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
