University of Maine School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 290 students enrolled in University of Maine School of Law - 286 JD and 4 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 9 compared to last year. University of Maine School of Law is much smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 104 students newly enrolled to the law school - 36 men and 63 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has remained stable from 0.57 in 2022 to 0.57 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.57 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.72 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.81 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.51 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.57 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
915
341
93
11
104
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
91
33
58
0
0
2023
81
34
47
0
0
2024
86
38
47
1
0
2025
94
31
61
2
0
2026
104
36
63
4
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First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Maine School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 290 students enrolled, of which 286 are J.D. students and 4 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 98.62% at University of Maine School of Law.
You can compare University of Maine School of Law with law schools that have similar student population under 300
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Maine School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
266
258
8
2023
270
261
9
2024
270
261
9
2025
281
275
6
2026
290
286
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University of Maine School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Maine School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 5.59% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.35% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.45% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 3.15% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.2% of the student body.
White students comprise 80.42% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Maine School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 80.42%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (5.59%), Black or African American students (3.15%), Asian students (2.45%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 80.42%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Maine 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 an increase across class years, with 6 (5.71%) in JD1, 4 (4.21%) in JD2, and 6 (6.98%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (1.05%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 4 (3.81%) in JD1, 1 (1.05%) in JD2, and 2 (2.33%) in JD3.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 4 (3.81%) in JD1, 4 (4.21%) in JD2, and 1 (1.16%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 3 (2.86%) in JD1, 5 (5.26%) in JD2, and 4 (4.65%) in JD3.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 83 (79.05%) in JD1, 77 (81.05%) in JD2, and 70 (81.4%) 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
286
105
95
86
Hispanics
16 (5.59%)
6 (5.71%)
4 (4.21%)
6 (6.98%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.35%)
0
1 (1.05%)
0
Asian
7 (2.45%)
4 (3.81%)
1 (1.05%)
2 (2.33%)
Black or African American
9 (3.15%)
4 (3.81%)
4 (4.21%)
1 (1.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
12 (4.2%)
3 (2.86%)
5 (5.26%)
4 (4.65%)
White
230 (80.42%)
83 (79.05%)
77 (81.05%)
70 (81.4%)
Unknown
11 (3.85%)
5 (4.76%)
3 (3.16%)
3 (3.49%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Maine School of Law is 79.81%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.85% with 4 students and the percentage of Asian students is 3.85% with 4 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Maine School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
4 (3.85%)
1
3
0
0
Asian
4 (3.85%)
0
4
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
6 (5.77%)
3
3
0
0
White
83 (79.81%)
31
50
2
0
Two or More
3 (2.88%)
1
2
0
0
Race Unknown
5 (4.81%)
2
3
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
83 faculties and 3 law librarians work for University of Maine School of Law. With the 290 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Maine School of Law
83
3
3 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 41 men (49.40%) and 39 women (46.99%) faculties teaching/advising students at Maine Law. By employment status, 25 full-time and 58 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
73
71
79
73
83
Full-time
20
23
23
24
25
Men
10
10
12
11
10
Women
10
13
11
13
15
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
53
48
56
49
58
Men
33
26
38
30
31
Women
20
20
18
19
24
Other
0
2
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 3 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Maine School of Law.
