There are 1,108 students enrolled in Southwestern Law School - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 101 compared to last year. Southwestern Law School is bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 459 students newly enrolled to the law school - 185 men and 269 women. By enrolled status, 379 students enrolled as full-time and 185 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.79 in 2022 to 0.69 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.79 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.63 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.66 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.67 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.69 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 3 in 2022 to 5 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
3,584
1,307
458
1
459
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
313
166
209
3
Full-time
313
144
166
3
0
Part-time
65
22
43
0
0
2023
Total
297
132
211
0
Full-time
297
119
178
0
0
Part-time
46
13
33
0
0
2024
Total
302
138
208
3
Full-time
302
120
179
3
0
Part-time
47
18
29
0
0
2025
Total
346
163
243
1
Full-time
346
140
206
0
0
Part-time
61
23
37
1
0
2026
Total
383
185
269
2
Full-time
383
162
217
1
3
Part-time
76
23
52
1
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Southwestern Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 1,108 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Southwestern Law School.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Southwestern Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
957
950
7
2023
928
922
6
2024
955
950
5
2025
1,007
1,006
1
2026
1,108
1,108
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Southwestern Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Southwestern Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 27.89% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 11.46% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 2.8% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 5.05% of the student body.
White students comprise 50.72% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Southwestern Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 50.72%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (27.89%), Asian students (11.46%), Black or African American students (2.8%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 50.72%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Southwestern Law School 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: an declining trend across class years, with 115 (25.05%) in JD1, 99 (27.89%) in JD2, and 76 (30.28%) in JD3, and 19 (44.19%) in JD4.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 61 (13.29%) in JD1, 33 (9.3%) in JD2, and 29 (11.55%) in JD3, and 4 (9.3%) in JD4.
Black or African American: a stable enrollment with an average of 2.71% across class years across class years, with 12 (2.61%) in JD1, 11 (3.1%) in JD2, and 7 (2.79%) in JD3, and 1 (2.33%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 25 (5.45%) in JD1, 14 (3.94%) in JD2, and 16 (6.37%) in JD3, and 1 (2.33%) in JD4.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 239 (52.07%) in JD1, 192 (54.08%) in JD2, and 114 (45.42%) in JD3, and 17 (39.53%) 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
1,108
459
355
251
43
Hispanics
309 (27.89%)
115 (25.05%)
99 (27.89%)
76 (30.28%)
19 (44.19%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
127 (11.46%)
61 (13.29%)
33 (9.3%)
29 (11.55%)
4 (9.3%)
Black or African American
31 (2.8%)
12 (2.61%)
11 (3.1%)
7 (2.79%)
1 (2.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
56 (5.05%)
25 (5.45%)
14 (3.94%)
16 (6.37%)
1 (2.33%)
White
562 (50.72%)
239 (52.07%)
192 (54.08%)
114 (45.42%)
17 (39.53%)
Unknown
23 (2.08%)
7 (1.53%)
6 (1.69%)
9 (3.59%)
1 (2.33%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Southwestern Law School is 52.07%. The percentage of African-american students is 2.61% with 12 students and the percentage of Asian students is 13.29% with 61 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Southwestern Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
12 (2.61%)
4
8
0
0
Asian
61 (13.29%)
20
40
0
1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
115 (25.05%)
43
71
1
0
White
239 (52.07%)
101
135
1
2
Two or More
25 (5.45%)
15
10
0
0
Race Unknown
7 (1.53%)
2
5
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
185 faculties and 6 law librarians work for Southwestern Law School. With the 1,108 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Southwestern Law School
185
6
6 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
California Law Schools
160
8
5 to 1
Public
215
12
5 to 1
Private
139
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 96 men (51.89%) and 89 women (48.11%) faculties teaching/advising students at Southwestern Law. By employment status, 70 full-time and 115 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
139
167
180
183
185
Full-time
58
61
69
67
70
Men
28
30
30
27
30
Women
30
31
39
40
40
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
81
106
111
116
115
Men
43
57
63
67
66
Women
38
49
47
49
49
Other
0
0
1
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 6 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Southwestern Law School.
