University of Idaho College of Law Students and Faculties

Class Size and Student Population

There are 502 students enrolled in University of Idaho College of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 49 compared to last year. University of Idaho College of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
You can check enrollment trends at University of Idaho College of Law Enrollment Trends page.

First-year Enrollment

In the academic year 2025-2026, 197 students newly enrolled to the law school - 107 men and 89 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 1.26 in 2022 to 1.2 in 2026 academic year.
  • 2022: 1.26 men for every 1 woman
  • 2023: 1.21 men for every 1 woman
  • 2024: 1 men for every 1 woman
  • 2025: 1.18 men for every 1 woman
  • 2026: 1.2 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 1 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledPre-AdmittedTotal First year Enrollment
2026 Admission 740 494 194 3 197
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total Men Women Another Gender Unknown
2022 131 73 58 0 0
2023 147 80 66 1 0
2024 162 81 81 0 0
2025 166 90 76 0 0
2026 197 107 89 0 1
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Idaho College of Law Chart

Total Law Student Population

In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 502 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of Idaho College of Law.
You can compare University of Idaho College of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 500 and 700
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Idaho College of Law.
TotalJD EnrollmentNon-JD Enrollment
2022437437-
2023396396-
2024422422-
2025453453-
2026502502-
University of Idaho College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart

Student Diversity

The racial and ethnic composition of University of Idaho College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
  • Hispanics students comprise 3.78% of the student body.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 1.79% of the student body.
  • Asian students comprise 1.99% of the student body.
  • Black or African American students comprise 1.79% of the student body.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.4% of the student body.
  • Multiracial students comprise 11.55% of the student body.
  • White students comprise 74.7% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Idaho College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 74.7%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (3.78%), Asian students (1.99%), Black or African American students (1.79%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 74.7%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Idaho College 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 an increase across class years, with 8 (4.06%) in JD1, 5 (3.29%) in JD2, and 6 (3.92%) in JD3.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 3 (1.52%) in JD1, 2 (1.32%) in JD2, and 4 (2.61%) in JD3.
  • Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 5 (2.54%) in JD1, 3 (1.97%) in JD2, and 2 (1.31%) in JD3.
  • Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 2 (1.02%) in JD1, 1 (0.66%) in JD2, and 6 (3.92%) in JD3.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 2 (1.02%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
  • Multiracial: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 23 (11.68%) in JD1, 11 (7.24%) in JD2, and 24 (15.69%) in JD3.
  • White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 147 (74.62%) in JD1, 122 (80.26%) in JD2, and 106 (69.28%) 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
TotalJD1JD2JD3
Total502197152153
Hispanics19 (3.78%)8 (4.06%)5 (3.29%)6 (3.92%)
American Indian or Alaska Native9 (1.79%)3 (1.52%)2 (1.32%)4 (2.61%)
Asian10 (1.99%)5 (2.54%)3 (1.97%)2 (1.31%)
Black or African American9 (1.79%)2 (1.02%)1 (0.66%)6 (3.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.4%)2 (1.02%)00
Multiracial58 (11.55%)23 (11.68%)11 (7.24%)24 (15.69%)
White375 (74.7%)147 (74.62%)122 (80.26%)106 (69.28%)
Unknown20 (3.98%)7 (3.55%)8 (5.26%)5 (3.27%)

First-Year Enrollment by Race

For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Idaho College of Law is 74.62%. The percentage of African-american students is 1.02% with 2 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.54% with 5 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Idaho College of Law.
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderUnknown
American Indian / Alaska Native3
(1.52%)
2100
African-American / Black2
(1.02%)
1100
Asian5
(2.54%)
0500
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2
(1.02%)
1100
Hispanic8
(4.06%)
3500
White147
(74.62%)
826500
Two or More23
(11.68%)
14900
Race Unknown7
(3.55%)
0007

2026 Faculties & Staffs

98 faculties and 5 law librarians work for University of Idaho College of Law. With the 502 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison

FacultiesStaffsStudents to Faculty
University of Idaho College of Law9855 to 1
All Law Schools14176 to 1
Public12776 to 1
Private15276 to 1

Faculty by Gender and Job Type

By gender, there are 48 men (48.98%) and 50 women (51.02%) faculties teaching/advising students at UIdaho Law. By employment status, 36 full-time and 62 part-time faculties work for the school.
20222023202420252026
Total891119410098
Full-time4038393936
Men1921201717
Women2117192219
Other00000
Part-time4973556162
Men2839343331
Women2134212731
Other00000

Law School Librarians

Other than teaching faculties, 5 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Idaho College of Law.
20222023202420252026
Librarians34445
Full-time34445
Part-time00000