University of Kentucky College of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 419 students enrolled in University of Kentucky College of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 24 compared to last year. University of Kentucky College of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Kentucky College of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
369
369
-
2023
391
391
-
2024
410
410
-
2025
395
395
-
2026
419
419
-
University of Kentucky College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Kentucky College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.3% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.24% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.63% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 5.25% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 0.24% of the student body.
White students comprise 84.49% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Kentucky College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 84.49%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (5.25%), Hispanic students (4.3%), Asian students (2.63%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 84.49%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky 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 5 (3.38%) in JD1, 4 (3.1%) in JD2, and 9 (6.34%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.78%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 4 (2.7%) in JD1, 3 (2.33%) in JD2, and 4 (2.82%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 6 (4.05%) in JD1, 9 (6.98%) in JD2, and 7 (4.93%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.7%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 129 (87.16%) in JD1, 107 (82.95%) in JD2, and 118 (83.1%) 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
419
148
129
142
Hispanics
18 (4.3%)
5 (3.38%)
4 (3.1%)
9 (6.34%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.24%)
0
1 (0.78%)
0
Asian
11 (2.63%)
4 (2.7%)
3 (2.33%)
4 (2.82%)
Black or African American
22 (5.25%)
6 (4.05%)
9 (6.98%)
7 (4.93%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
1 (0.24%)
0
0
1 (0.7%)
White
354 (84.49%)
129 (87.16%)
107 (82.95%)
118 (83.1%)
Unknown
12 (2.86%)
4 (2.7%)
5 (3.88%)
3 (2.11%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Kentucky College of Law is 87.76%. The percentage of African-american students is 4.08% with 6 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.72% with 4 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Kentucky College of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
6 (4.08%)
3
3
0
0
Asian
4 (2.72%)
2
2
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
5 (3.40%)
3
2
0
0
White
129 (87.76%)
61
68
0
0
Two or More
0
0
0
0
0
Race Unknown
4 (2.72%)
2
2
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
77 faculties and 5 law librarians work for University of Kentucky College of Law. With the 419 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Kentucky College of Law
77
5
5 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 44 men (57.14%) and 32 women (41.56%) faculties teaching/advising students at UKY Law. In addition, 1 faculties are either gender-separated or unknown. By employment status, 31 full-time and 46 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
62
66
74
76
77
Full-time
32
29
30
30
31
Men
18
17
18
18
20
Women
14
12
12
12
11
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
30
37
44
46
46
Men
14
16
24
23
24
Women
16
21
19
22
21
Other
0
0
1
1
1
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 5 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Kentucky College of Law.
