Texas Tech University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 459 students enrolled in Texas Tech University School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 18 compared to last year. Texas Tech University School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 168 students newly enrolled to the law school - 84 men and 84 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.84 in 2022 to 1 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.65 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.94 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.74 men for every 1 woman
2026: 1 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
2,011
515
168
0
168
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
158
72
86
0
0
2023
157
62
95
0
0
2024
155
75
80
0
0
2025
160
68
92
0
0
2026
168
84
84
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Texas Tech University School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 459 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Texas Tech University School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Texas Tech University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
428
428
-
2023
444
444
-
2024
439
439
-
2025
441
441
-
2026
459
459
-
Texas Tech University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Texas Tech University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 26.36% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.44% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 4.14% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 4.36% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.79% of the student body.
White students comprise 57.95% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Texas Tech University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 57.95%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (26.36%), Black or African American students (4.36%), Asian students (4.14%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 57.95%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University School 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 49 (29.34%) in JD1, 41 (27.52%) in JD2, and 31 (21.68%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.67%) in JD2, and 1 (0.7%) in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 9 (5.39%) in JD1, 6 (4.03%) in JD2, and 4 (2.8%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 6 (3.59%) in JD1, 9 (6.04%) in JD2, and 5 (3.5%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 4 (2.4%) in JD1, 10 (6.71%) in JD2, and 8 (5.59%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 95 (56.89%) in JD1, 80 (53.69%) in JD2, and 91 (63.64%) 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
459
167
149
143
Hispanics
121 (26.36%)
49 (29.34%)
41 (27.52%)
31 (21.68%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 (0.44%)
0
1 (0.67%)
1 (0.7%)
Asian
19 (4.14%)
9 (5.39%)
6 (4.03%)
4 (2.8%)
Black or African American
20 (4.36%)
6 (3.59%)
9 (6.04%)
5 (3.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
22 (4.79%)
4 (2.4%)
10 (6.71%)
8 (5.59%)
White
266 (57.95%)
95 (56.89%)
80 (53.69%)
91 (63.64%)
Unknown
9 (1.96%)
4 (2.4%)
2 (1.34%)
3 (2.1%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Texas Tech University School of Law is 56.55%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.57% with 6 students and the percentage of Asian students is 5.36% with 9 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Texas Tech University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
6 (3.57%)
1
5
0
0
Asian
9 (5.36%)
4
5
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
49 (29.17%)
21
28
0
0
White
95 (56.55%)
51
44
0
0
Two or More
4 (2.38%)
3
1
0
0
Race Unknown
4 (2.38%)
3
1
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
84 faculties and 7 law librarians work for Texas Tech University School of Law. With the 459 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Texas Tech University School of Law
84
7
5 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 54 men (64.29%) and 30 women (35.71%) faculties teaching/advising students at Texas Tech Law. By employment status, 43 full-time and 41 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
58
58
68
73
84
Full-time
36
36
40
40
43
Men
22
22
23
24
27
Women
14
14
17
16
16
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
22
22
28
33
41
Men
15
15
18
22
27
Women
7
7
10
11
14
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 7 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Texas Tech University School of Law.
