There are 1,144 students enrolled in South Texas College of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 51 compared to last year. South Texas College of Law is bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 437 students newly enrolled to the law school - 200 men and 236 women. By enrolled status, 342 students enrolled as full-time and 200 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.93 in 2022 to 0.85 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.93 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.82 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.65 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.76 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.85 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
2,770
932
437
0
437
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
455
255
274
0
Full-time
455
218
237
0
0
Part-time
74
37
37
0
0
2023
Total
308
164
201
0
Full-time
308
145
163
0
0
Part-time
57
19
38
0
0
2024
Total
294
148
226
2
Full-time
294
113
180
1
0
Part-time
82
35
46
1
0
2025
Total
316
172
226
1
Full-time
316
135
180
1
0
Part-time
83
37
46
0
0
2026
Total
343
200
236
1
Full-time
343
160
182
1
0
Part-time
94
40
54
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at South Texas College of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 1,144 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at South Texas College of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at South Texas College of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
979
979
-
2023
1,003
1,003
-
2024
1,036
1,036
-
2025
1,093
1,093
-
2026
1,144
1,144
-
South Texas College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of South Texas College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 29.37% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.09% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 7.87% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 8.22% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 0.7% of the student body.
White students comprise 47.38% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, South Texas College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 47.38%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (29.37%), Black or African American students (8.22%), Asian students (7.87%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 47.38%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
South Texas 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 decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 199 (31%) in JD1, 66 (26.29%) in JD2, and 68 (28.69%) in JD3, and 3 (21.43%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.42%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 46 (7.17%) in JD1, 22 (8.76%) in JD2, and 21 (8.86%) in JD3, and 1 (7.14%) in JD4.
Black or African American: a stable enrollment with an average of 13.05% across class years across class years, with 52 (8.1%) in JD1, 21 (8.37%) in JD2, and 17 (7.17%) in JD3, and 4 (28.57%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a stable enrollment with an average of 0.83% across class years across class years, with 3 (0.47%) in JD1, 4 (1.59%) in JD2, and 1 (0.42%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: a stable enrollment with an average of 46.39% across class years across class years, with 303 (47.2%) in JD1, 120 (47.81%) in JD2, and 113 (47.68%) in JD3, and 6 (42.86%) 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
1,144
642
251
237
14
Hispanics
336 (29.37%)
199 (31%)
66 (26.29%)
68 (28.69%)
3 (21.43%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.09%)
0
0
1 (0.42%)
0
Asian
90 (7.87%)
46 (7.17%)
22 (8.76%)
21 (8.86%)
1 (7.14%)
Black or African American
94 (8.22%)
52 (8.1%)
21 (8.37%)
17 (7.17%)
4 (28.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
8 (0.7%)
3 (0.47%)
4 (1.59%)
1 (0.42%)
0
White
542 (47.38%)
303 (47.2%)
120 (47.81%)
113 (47.68%)
6 (42.86%)
Unknown
73 (6.38%)
39 (6.07%)
18 (7.17%)
16 (6.75%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at South Texas College of Law is 69.34%. The percentage of African-american students is 11.90% with 52 students and the percentage of Asian students is 10.53% with 46 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at South Texas College of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
52 (11.90%)
17
35
0
0
Asian
46 (10.53%)
17
28
1
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
199 (45.54%)
82
117
0
0
White
303 (69.34%)
143
160
0
0
Two or More
3 (0.69%)
0
3
0
0
Race Unknown
39 (8.92%)
21
18
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
130 faculties and 5 law librarians work for South Texas College of Law. With the 1,144 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
South Texas College of Law
130
5
9 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Texas Law Schools
157
6
6 to 1
Public
160
8
6 to 1
Private
153
5
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 78 men (60.00%) and 52 women (40.00%) faculties teaching/advising students at South Texas Law. By employment status, 47 full-time and 83 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
125
113
126
136
130
Full-time
52
55
61
63
47
Men
31
33
34
34
27
Women
21
22
27
29
20
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
73
58
65
73
83
Men
46
37
43
47
51
Women
27
21
22
26
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 South Texas College of Law.
