University of Houston Law Center Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 913 students enrolled in University of Houston Law Center - 838 JD and 75 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 33 compared to last year. University of Houston Law Center is slightly bigger than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 249 students newly enrolled to the law school - 109 men and 140 women. By enrolled status, 219 students enrolled as full-time and 109 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.8 in 2022 to 0.78 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.8 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.77 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.86 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.91 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.78 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
3,510
807
246
3
249
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
209
109
136
0
Full-time
209
91
118
0
0
Part-time
36
18
18
0
0
2023
Total
218
111
145
0
Full-time
218
94
124
0
0
Part-time
38
17
21
0
0
2024
Total
233
120
139
3
Full-time
233
106
126
1
0
Part-time
29
14
13
2
0
2025
Total
242
128
140
2
Full-time
242
113
127
2
0
Part-time
28
15
13
0
0
2026
Total
219
109
140
0
Full-time
219
96
123
0
0
Part-time
30
13
17
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Houston Law Center Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 913 students enrolled, of which 838 are J.D. students and 75 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 91.79% at University of Houston Law Center.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Houston Law Center.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
801
729
72
2023
827
767
60
2024
866
792
74
2025
880
811
69
2026
913
838
75
University of Houston Law Center Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Houston Law Center reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 19.57% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.36% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 16.23% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 7.4% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 2.98% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 2.63% of the student body.
White students comprise 43.08% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Houston Law Center demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 43.08%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (19.57%), Asian students (16.23%), Black or African American students (7.4%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 43.08%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Houston Law Center 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 46 (18.47%) in JD1, 61 (21.18%) in JD2, and 54 (19.35%) in JD3, and 3 (13.64%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 3 (1.08%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 45 (18.07%) in JD1, 47 (16.32%) in JD2, and 42 (15.05%) in JD3, and 2 (9.09%) in JD4.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 14 (5.62%) in JD1, 24 (8.33%) in JD2, and 20 (7.17%) in JD3, and 4 (18.18%) in JD4.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 8 (3.21%) in JD1, 6 (2.08%) in JD2, and 7 (2.51%) in JD3, and 4 (18.18%) in JD4.
Multiracial: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 22 (8.84%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 96 (38.55%) in JD1, 126 (43.75%) in JD2, and 132 (47.31%) in JD3, and 7 (31.82%) 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
838
249
288
279
22
Hispanics
164 (19.57%)
46 (18.47%)
61 (21.18%)
54 (19.35%)
3 (13.64%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 (0.36%)
0
0
3 (1.08%)
0
Asian
136 (16.23%)
45 (18.07%)
47 (16.32%)
42 (15.05%)
2 (9.09%)
Black or African American
62 (7.4%)
14 (5.62%)
24 (8.33%)
20 (7.17%)
4 (18.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
25 (2.98%)
8 (3.21%)
6 (2.08%)
7 (2.51%)
4 (18.18%)
Multiracial
22 (2.63%)
22 (8.84%)
0
0
0
White
361 (43.08%)
96 (38.55%)
126 (43.75%)
132 (47.31%)
7 (31.82%)
Unknown
65 (7.76%)
18 (7.23%)
24 (8.33%)
21 (7.53%)
2 (9.09%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Houston Law Center is 38.55%. The percentage of African-american students is 5.62% with 14 students and the percentage of Asian students is 18.07% with 45 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Houston Law Center.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
14 (5.62%)
6
8
0
0
Asian
45 (18.07%)
19
26
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
8 (3.21%)
0
8
0
0
Hispanic
46 (18.47%)
23
23
0
0
White
96 (38.55%)
40
56
0
0
Two or More
22 (8.84%)
10
12
0
0
Race Unknown
18 (7.23%)
11
7
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
270 faculties and 9 law librarians work for University of Houston Law Center. With the 913 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Houston Law Center
270
9
3 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 156 men (57.78%) and 114 women (42.22%) faculties teaching/advising students at Houston Law. By employment status, 61 full-time and 209 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
217
226
234
254
270
Full-time
56
54
56
59
61
Men
31
30
31
31
34
Women
25
24
25
28
27
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
161
172
178
195
209
Men
107
112
111
120
122
Women
54
60
67
75
87
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 9 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Houston Law Center.
