Southern University Law Center Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 809 students enrolled in Southern University Law Center - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 9 compared to last year. Southern University Law Center has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 300 students newly enrolled to the law school - 86 men and 214 women. By enrolled status, 239 students enrolled as full-time and 86 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.73 in 2022 to 0.4 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.73 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.64 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.66 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.46 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.4 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has decreased from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
1,153
652
297
3
300
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
259
143
197
3
Full-time
259
113
143
3
0
Part-time
84
30
54
0
0
2023
Total
209
114
178
0
Full-time
209
75
134
0
0
Part-time
83
39
44
0
0
2024
Total
176
94
143
0
Full-time
176
65
111
0
0
Part-time
61
29
32
0
0
2025
Total
209
86
189
0
Full-time
209
67
142
0
0
Part-time
66
19
47
0
0
2026
Total
239
86
214
0
Full-time
239
75
164
0
0
Part-time
61
11
50
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Southern University Law Center Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 809 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Southern University Law Center.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Southern University Law Center.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
715
715
-
2023
938
938
-
2024
874
874
-
2025
800
800
-
2026
809
809
-
Southern University Law Center Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Southern University Law Center reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 6.06% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.49% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 0.49% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 61.8% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 1.36% of the student body.
White students comprise 23.49% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Southern University Law Center demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. Black or African American students represent the largest group at 61.8%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (61.8%), Hispanic students (6.06%), Asian students (0.49%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. Black or African American students comprise the largest portion at 61.8%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Southern University Law Center 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 24 (7.25%) in JD1, 9 (3.8%) in JD2, and 14 (7.29%) in JD3, and 2 (4.08%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.42%) in JD2, and 3 (1.56%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 2 (0.6%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 2 (1.04%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 215 (64.95%) in JD1, 143 (60.34%) in JD2, and 111 (57.81%) in JD3, and 31 (63.27%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 6 (1.81%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.52%) in JD3, and 4 (8.16%) in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 72 (21.75%) in JD1, 52 (21.94%) in JD2, and 55 (28.65%) in JD3, and 11 (22.45%) 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
809
331
237
192
49
Hispanics
49 (6.06%)
24 (7.25%)
9 (3.8%)
14 (7.29%)
2 (4.08%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 (0.49%)
0
1 (0.42%)
3 (1.56%)
0
Asian
4 (0.49%)
2 (0.6%)
0
2 (1.04%)
0
Black or African American
500 (61.8%)
215 (64.95%)
143 (60.34%)
111 (57.81%)
31 (63.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
11 (1.36%)
6 (1.81%)
0
1 (0.52%)
4 (8.16%)
White
190 (23.49%)
72 (21.75%)
52 (21.94%)
55 (28.65%)
11 (22.45%)
Unknown
51 (6.3%)
12 (3.63%)
32 (13.5%)
6 (3.13%)
1 (2.04%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Southern University Law Center is 24.00%. The percentage of African-american students is 71.67% with 215 students and the percentage of Asian students is 0.67% with 2 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Southern University Law Center.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
215 (71.67%)
48
162
0
5
Asian
2 (0.67%)
1
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
24 (8.00%)
8
16
0
0
White
72 (24.00%)
28
43
0
1
Two or More
6 (2.00%)
1
5
0
0
Race Unknown
12 (4.00%)
6
6
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
96 faculties and 6 law librarians work for Southern University Law Center. With the 809 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Southern University Law Center
96
6
8 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Louisiana Law Schools
98
6
7 to 1
Public
91
6
7 to 1
Private
108
5
7 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 37 men (38.54%) and 59 women (61.46%) faculties teaching/advising students at SULC Law. By employment status, 61 full-time and 35 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
187
166
130
111
96
Full-time
49
54
69
71
61
Men
21
25
32
30
21
Women
28
29
37
41
40
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
138
112
61
40
35
Men
75
50
31
24
16
Women
63
62
30
16
19
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 6 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Southern University Law Center.
