University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 664 students enrolled in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 35 compared to last year. University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 247 students newly enrolled to the law school - 111 men and 133 women. By enrolled status, 236 students enrolled as full-time and 111 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.6 in 2022 to 0.83 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.6 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.55 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.69 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 3 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
1,478
612
247
0
247
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
211
84
139
0
Full-time
211
78
133
0
0
Part-time
12
6
6
0
0
2023
Total
200
78
131
0
Full-time
200
75
125
0
0
Part-time
9
3
6
0
0
2024
Total
210
77
141
0
Full-time
210
74
136
0
0
Part-time
8
3
5
0
0
2025
Total
206
89
129
0
Full-time
206
84
122
0
0
Part-time
12
5
7
0
0
2026
Total
239
111
133
2
Full-time
239
108
128
2
1
Part-time
8
3
5
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 664 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
612
612
-
2023
612
612
-
2024
619
619
-
2025
629
629
-
2026
664
664
-
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.07% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 11.6% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 7.68% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 3.77% of the student body.
White students comprise 69.88% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 69.88%.
Among students of color, Asian students (11.6%), Black or African American students (7.68%), Hispanic students (4.07%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 69.88%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Detroit Mercy 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 decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 11 (4.45%) in JD1, 6 (2.93%) in JD2, and 9 (4.43%) in JD3, and 1 (11.11%) in JD4.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 34 (13.77%) in JD1, 24 (11.71%) in JD2, and 19 (9.36%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 24 (9.72%) in JD1, 6 (2.93%) in JD2, and 20 (9.85%) in JD3, and 1 (11.11%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 12 (4.86%) in JD1, 5 (2.44%) in JD2, and 8 (3.94%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 161 (65.18%) in JD1, 157 (76.59%) in JD2, and 139 (68.47%) in JD3, and 7 (77.78%) 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
664
247
205
203
9
Hispanics
27 (4.07%)
11 (4.45%)
6 (2.93%)
9 (4.43%)
1 (11.11%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
77 (11.6%)
34 (13.77%)
24 (11.71%)
19 (9.36%)
0
Black or African American
51 (7.68%)
24 (9.72%)
6 (2.93%)
20 (9.85%)
1 (11.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
25 (3.77%)
12 (4.86%)
5 (2.44%)
8 (3.94%)
0
White
464 (69.88%)
161 (65.18%)
157 (76.59%)
139 (68.47%)
7 (77.78%)
Unknown
20 (3.01%)
5 (2.02%)
7 (3.41%)
8 (3.94%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 65.18%. The percentage of African-american students is 9.72% with 24 students and the percentage of Asian students is 13.77% with 34 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
24 (9.72%)
6
18
0
0
Asian
34 (13.77%)
12
21
0
1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
11 (4.45%)
3
7
1
0
White
161 (65.18%)
80
80
1
0
Two or More
12 (4.86%)
9
3
0
0
Race Unknown
5 (2.02%)
1
4
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
102 faculties and 6 law librarians work for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. With the 664 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
102
6
7 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Michigan Law Schools
129
8
5 to 1
Public
157
9
5 to 1
Private
101
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 50 men (49.02%) and 52 women (50.98%) faculties teaching/advising students at UDM Law. By employment status, 29 full-time and 73 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
83
89
88
107
102
Full-time
24
23
25
36
29
Men
9
8
8
15
11
Women
15
15
17
21
18
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
59
66
63
71
73
Men
33
36
33
34
39
Women
26
30
30
37
34
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 6 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
