The George Washington University Law School Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 2,030 students enrolled in The George Washington University Law School - 1,728 JD and 302 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 64 compared to last year. The George Washington University Law School is much bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 612 students newly enrolled to the law school - 277 men and 323 women. By enrolled status, 564 students enrolled as full-time and 277 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.76 in 2022 to 0.86 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.76 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.87 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.85 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.59 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.86 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 12 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
9,718
2,644
595
17
612
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
483
221
291
0
Full-time
483
207
276
0
0
Part-time
29
14
15
0
0
2023
Total
487
238
274
0
Full-time
487
222
265
0
0
Part-time
25
16
9
0
0
2024
Total
492
238
279
0
Full-time
492
227
265
0
0
Part-time
25
11
14
0
0
2025
Total
495
192
328
0
Full-time
495
179
316
0
0
Part-time
25
13
12
0
0
2026
Total
576
277
323
0
Full-time
576
254
310
0
12
Part-time
36
23
13
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at The George Washington University Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 2,030 students enrolled, of which 1,728 are J.D. students and 302 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 85.12% at The George Washington University Law School.
You can compare The George Washington University Law School with law schools that have similar student population over 1500
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at The George Washington University Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
1,898
1,678
220
2023
1,968
1,692
276
2024
1,870
1,679
191
2025
1,966
1,677
289
2026
2,030
1,728
302
The George Washington University Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of The George Washington University Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 8.45% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.12% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 12.5% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 8.62% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.34% of the student body.
White students comprise 54.34% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, The George Washington University Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 54.34%.
Among students of color, Asian students (12.5%), Black or African American students (8.62%), Hispanic students (8.45%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 54.34%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
The George Washington University 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: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 52 (8.5%) in JD1, 45 (7.91%) in JD2, and 47 (8.8%) in JD3, and 2 (15.38%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (0.33%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 96 (15.69%) in JD1, 66 (11.6%) in JD2, and 54 (10.11%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 48 (7.84%) in JD1, 48 (8.44%) in JD2, and 49 (9.18%) in JD3, and 4 (30.77%) in JD4.
Multiracial: an declining trend across class years, with 23 (3.76%) in JD1, 23 (4.04%) in JD2, and 29 (5.43%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 348 (56.86%) in JD1, 317 (55.71%) in JD2, and 268 (50.19%) in JD3, and 6 (46.15%) 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
1,728
612
569
534
13
Hispanics
146 (8.45%)
52 (8.5%)
45 (7.91%)
47 (8.8%)
2 (15.38%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 (0.12%)
2 (0.33%)
0
0
0
Asian
216 (12.5%)
96 (15.69%)
66 (11.6%)
54 (10.11%)
0
Black or African American
149 (8.62%)
48 (7.84%)
48 (8.44%)
49 (9.18%)
4 (30.77%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
75 (4.34%)
23 (3.76%)
23 (4.04%)
29 (5.43%)
0
White
939 (54.34%)
348 (56.86%)
317 (55.71%)
268 (50.19%)
6 (46.15%)
Unknown
201 (11.63%)
43 (7.03%)
70 (12.3%)
87 (16.29%)
1 (7.69%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at The George Washington University Law School is 56.86%. The percentage of African-american students is 7.84% with 48 students and the percentage of Asian students is 15.69% with 96 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at The George Washington University Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
2 (0.33%)
1
1
0
0
African-American / Black
48 (7.84%)
20
28
0
0
Asian
96 (15.69%)
37
58
0
1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
52 (8.50%)
23
29
0
0
White
348 (56.86%)
171
173
0
4
Two or More
23 (3.76%)
8
15
0
0
Race Unknown
43 (7.03%)
17
19
0
7
2026 Faculties & Staffs
651 faculties and 16 law librarians work for The George Washington University Law School. With the 2,030 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
The George Washington University Law School
651
16
3 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
District of Columbia Law Schools
332
10
4 to 1
Public
54
4
4 to 1
Private
388
12
4 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 402 men (61.75%) and 245 women (37.63%) faculties teaching/advising students at GWU Law. In addition, 2 faculties are either gender-separated or unknown. By employment status, 122 full-time and 529 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
450
505
594
626
651
Full-time
97
96
103
125
122
Men
52
53
53
53
56
Women
45
43
48
54
64
Other
0
0
0
0
2
Part-time
353
409
491
501
529
Men
245
282
305
331
346
Women
108
120
160
170
181
Other
0
0
1
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 16 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at The George Washington University Law School.
