Syracuse University College of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 793 students enrolled in Syracuse University College of Law - 750 JD and 43 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 47 compared to last year. Syracuse University College of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 271 students newly enrolled to the law school - 119 men and 143 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has remained stable from 0.83 in 2022 to 0.83 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.83 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.74 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.74 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.67 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.83 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 9 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,752
952
268
3
271
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
308
140
168
0
0
2023
234
98
133
3
0
2024
238
101
137
0
0
2025
241
96
143
2
0
2026
271
119
143
8
1
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Syracuse University College of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 793 students enrolled, of which 750 are J.D. students and 43 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 94.58% at Syracuse University College of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Syracuse University College of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
707
676
31
2023
731
680
51
2024
743
707
36
2025
746
720
26
2026
793
750
43
Syracuse University College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Syracuse University College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 10.53% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.27% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 8.8% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 6.4% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.4% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 3.47% of the student body.
White students comprise 63.47% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Syracuse University College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 63.47%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (10.53%), Asian students (8.8%), Black or African American students (6.4%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 63.47%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Syracuse 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: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 41 (11.08%) in JD1, 24 (11.71%) in JD2, and 14 (8%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.27%) in JD1, 1 (0.49%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 34 (9.19%) in JD1, 16 (7.8%) in JD2, and 16 (9.14%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 21 (5.68%) in JD1, 17 (8.29%) in JD2, and 10 (5.71%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.49%) in JD2, and 2 (1.14%) in JD3.
Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 17 (4.59%) in JD1, 5 (2.44%) in JD2, and 4 (2.29%) in JD3.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 227 (61.35%) in JD1, 127 (61.95%) in JD2, and 122 (69.71%) 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
750
370
205
175
Hispanics
79 (10.53%)
41 (11.08%)
24 (11.71%)
14 (8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 (0.27%)
1 (0.27%)
1 (0.49%)
0
Asian
66 (8.8%)
34 (9.19%)
16 (7.8%)
16 (9.14%)
Black or African American
48 (6.4%)
21 (5.68%)
17 (8.29%)
10 (5.71%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
0
1 (0.49%)
2 (1.14%)
Multiracial
26 (3.47%)
17 (4.59%)
5 (2.44%)
4 (2.29%)
White
476 (63.47%)
227 (61.35%)
127 (61.95%)
122 (69.71%)
Unknown
50 (6.67%)
29 (7.84%)
14 (6.83%)
7 (4%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Syracuse University College of Law is 83.76%. The percentage of African-american students is 7.75% with 21 students and the percentage of Asian students is 12.55% with 34 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Syracuse University College of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
1 (0.37%)
1
0
0
0
African-American / Black
21 (7.75%)
3
18
0
0
Asian
34 (12.55%)
18
13
3
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
41 (15.13%)
21
19
1
0
White
227 (83.76%)
103
121
3
0
Two or More
17 (6.27%)
6
11
0
0
Race Unknown
29 (10.70%)
17
12
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
98 faculties and 8 law librarians work for Syracuse University College of Law. With the 793 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Syracuse University College of Law
98
8
8 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
New York Law Schools
209
9
6 to 1
Public
112
10
6 to 1
Private
223
9
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 57 men (58.16%) and 41 women (41.84%) faculties teaching/advising students at Syracuse Law. By employment status, 59 full-time and 39 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
94
88
92
102
98
Full-time
58
51
52
57
59
Men
30
26
25
26
30
Women
28
25
27
31
29
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
36
37
40
45
39
Men
23
27
29
31
27
Women
13
10
11
14
12
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Syracuse University College of Law.
