University of Maryland School of Law Students and Faculties

Class Size and Student Population

There are 717 students enrolled in University of Maryland School of Law - 650 JD and 67 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 6 compared to last year. University of Maryland School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at University of Maryland School of Law Enrollment Trends page.

First-year Enrollment

In the academic year 2025-2026, 229 students newly enrolled to the law school - 90 men and 136 women. By enrolled status, 205 students enrolled as full-time and 90 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.49 in 2022 to 0.66 in 2026 academic year.
  • 2022: 0.49 men for every 1 woman
  • 2023: 0.78 men for every 1 woman
  • 2024: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
  • 2025: 0.74 men for every 1 woman
  • 2026: 0.66 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 1 in 2022 to 3 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledPre-AdmittedTotal First year Enrollment
2026 Admission 2,876 750 229 0 229
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total Men Women Another Gender Unknown
2022Total 237 91 185 1
Full-time 237 79 157 1 0
Part-time 40 12 28 0 0
2023Total 181 89 114 2
Full-time 181 75 104 2 0
Part-time 24 14 10 0 0
2024Total 193 88 129 0
Full-time 193 75 118 0 0
Part-time 24 13 11 0 0
2025Total 182 84 114 3
Full-time 182 73 106 3 0
Part-time 19 11 8 0 0
2026Total 208 90 136 1
Full-time 208 79 126 1 2
Part-time 21 11 10 0 0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Maryland School of Law Chart

Total Law Student Population

In the academic year 2025-2026, 717 students enrolled, of which 650 are J.D. students and 67 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 90.66% at University of Maryland School of Law.
You can compare University of Maryland School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 700 and 1000
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Maryland School of Law.
TotalJD EnrollmentNon-JD Enrollment
2022836710126
2023800698102
202478669789
202571164467
202671765067
University of Maryland School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart

Student Diversity

The racial and ethnic composition of University of Maryland School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
  • Hispanics students comprise 7.54% of the student body.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.15% of the student body.
  • Asian students comprise 11.08% of the student body.
  • Black or African American students comprise 14.77% of the student body.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.15% of the student body.
  • Multiracial students comprise 4.77% of the student body.
  • White students comprise 59.23% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Maryland School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 59.23%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (14.77%), Asian students (11.08%), Hispanic students (7.54%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 59.23%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Maryland 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: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 19 (8.3%) in JD1, 18 (9.47%) in JD2, and 11 (5.21%) in JD3, and 1 (5%) in JD4.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.44%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
  • Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 30 (13.1%) in JD1, 22 (11.58%) in JD2, and 17 (8.06%) in JD3, and 3 (15%) in JD4.
  • Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 29 (12.66%) in JD1, 26 (13.68%) in JD2, and 39 (18.48%) in JD3, and 2 (10%) in JD4.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.47%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
  • Multiracial: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 13 (5.68%) in JD1, 7 (3.68%) in JD2, and 10 (4.74%) in JD3, and 1 (5%) in JD4.
  • White: an declining trend across class years, with 129 (56.33%) in JD1, 112 (58.95%) in JD2, and 131 (62.09%) in JD3, and 13 (65%) 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
TotalJD1JD2JD3JD4
Total65022919021120
Hispanics49 (7.54%)19 (8.3%)18 (9.47%)11 (5.21%)1 (5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native1 (0.15%)1 (0.44%)000
Asian72 (11.08%)30 (13.1%)22 (11.58%)17 (8.06%)3 (15%)
Black or African American96 (14.77%)29 (12.66%)26 (13.68%)39 (18.48%)2 (10%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.15%)001 (0.47%)0
Multiracial31 (4.77%)13 (5.68%)7 (3.68%)10 (4.74%)1 (5%)
White385 (59.23%)129 (56.33%)112 (58.95%)131 (62.09%)13 (65%)
Unknown15 (2.31%)8 (3.49%)5 (2.63%)2 (0.95%)0

First-Year Enrollment by Race

For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Maryland School of Law is 56.33%. The percentage of African-american students is 12.66% with 29 students and the percentage of Asian students is 13.10% with 30 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Maryland School of Law.
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderUnknown
American Indian / Alaska Native1
(0.44%)
1000
African-American / Black29
(12.66%)
101900
Asian30
(13.10%)
101802
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0 0000
Hispanic19
(8.30%)
51301
White129
(56.33%)
537402
Two or More13
(5.68%)
7600
Race Unknown8
(3.49%)
3500

2026 Faculties & Staffs

192 faculties and 8 law librarians work for University of Maryland School of Law. With the 717 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison

FacultiesStaffsStudents to Faculty
University of Maryland School of Law19284 to 1
All Law Schools14176 to 1
Public12776 to 1
Private15276 to 1

Faculty by Gender and Job Type

By gender, there are 106 men (55.21%) and 86 women (44.79%) faculties teaching/advising students at Maryland Law. By employment status, 69 full-time and 123 part-time faculties work for the school.
20222023202420252026
Total163182194194192
Full-time5560616769
Men3029303133
Women2531313636
Other00000
Part-time108122133127123
Men6574837573
Women4348505250
Other00000

Law School Librarians

Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Maryland School of Law.
20222023202420252026
Librarians91013138
Full-time8912128
Part-time11110