University at Buffalo Law School Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 919 students enrolled in University at Buffalo Law School - 430 JD and 489 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 37 compared to last year. University at Buffalo Law School is slightly bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 167 students newly enrolled to the law school - 72 men and 90 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.7 in 2022 to 0.8 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.7 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.64 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.64 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.8 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 5 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
977
414
163
4
167
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
156
64
92
0
0
2023
286
108
177
1
0
2024
379
146
227
6
0
2025
148
59
87
2
0
2026
167
72
90
5
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University at Buffalo Law School Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 919 students enrolled, of which 430 are J.D. students and 489 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 46.79% at University at Buffalo Law School.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University at Buffalo Law School.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
472
465
7
2023
828
462
366
2024
823
434
389
2025
882
412
470
2026
919
430
489
University at Buffalo Law School Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University at Buffalo Law School reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.19% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.47% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 9.07% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 5.12% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 0% of the student body.
White students comprise 78.37% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University at Buffalo Law School demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 78.37%.
Among students of color, Asian students (9.07%), Black or African American students (5.12%), Hispanic students (4.19%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 78.37%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo 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 an increase across class years, with 10 (5.81%) in JD1, 2 (1.49%) in JD2, and 6 (4.84%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (1.16%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 17 (9.88%) in JD1, 12 (8.96%) in JD2, and 10 (8.06%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 2 (1.16%) in JD1, 10 (7.46%) in JD2, and 10 (8.06%) in JD3.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 136 (79.07%) in JD1, 106 (79.1%) in JD2, and 95 (76.61%) 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
430
172
134
124
Hispanics
18 (4.19%)
10 (5.81%)
2 (1.49%)
6 (4.84%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 (0.47%)
2 (1.16%)
0
0
Asian
39 (9.07%)
17 (9.88%)
12 (8.96%)
10 (8.06%)
Black or African American
22 (5.12%)
2 (1.16%)
10 (7.46%)
10 (8.06%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
0
0
0
0
White
337 (78.37%)
136 (79.07%)
106 (79.1%)
95 (76.61%)
Unknown
12 (2.79%)
5 (2.91%)
4 (2.99%)
3 (2.42%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University at Buffalo Law School is 81.44%. The percentage of African-american students is 1.20% with 2 students and the percentage of Asian students is 10.18% with 17 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University at Buffalo Law School.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
2 (1.20%)
0
2
0
0
African-American / Black
2 (1.20%)
0
2
0
0
Asian
17 (10.18%)
7
10
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
10 (5.99%)
7
3
0
0
White
136 (81.44%)
56
80
0
0
Two or More
0
0
0
0
0
Race Unknown
5 (2.99%)
5
0
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
127 faculties and 12 law librarians work for University at Buffalo Law School. With the 919 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University at Buffalo Law School
127
12
7 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 68 men (53.54%) and 59 women (46.46%) faculties teaching/advising students at SUNY Buffalo Law. By employment status, 65 full-time and 62 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
102
97
108
136
127
Full-time
47
40
49
65
65
Men
23
21
25
35
34
Women
24
19
24
30
31
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
55
57
59
71
62
Men
32
32
34
38
34
Women
23
25
25
33
28
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 12 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University at Buffalo Law School.
