University of Massachusetts School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 389 students enrolled in University of Massachusetts School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 8 compared to last year. University of Massachusetts School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 141 students newly enrolled to the law school - 49 men and 86 women. By enrolled status, 114 students enrolled as full-time and 49 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.72 in 2022 to 0.57 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.72 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.85 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.81 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.87 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 6 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
1,311
684
140
1
141
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
115
59
82
0
Full-time
115
50
65
0
0
Part-time
26
9
17
0
0
2023
Total
105
57
67
0
Full-time
105
45
60
0
0
Part-time
19
12
7
0
0
2024
Total
113
57
70
3
Full-time
113
48
63
2
0
Part-time
17
9
7
1
0
2025
Total
120
65
75
2
Full-time
120
55
63
2
0
Part-time
22
10
12
0
0
2026
Total
120
49
86
2
Full-time
120
36
78
2
4
Part-time
21
13
8
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Massachusetts School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 389 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of Massachusetts School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Massachusetts School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
366
366
-
2023
376
376
-
2024
354
354
-
2025
381
381
-
2026
389
389
-
University of Massachusetts School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Massachusetts School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 14.4% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.26% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 6.17% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 7.71% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.37% of the student body.
White students comprise 58.61% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Massachusetts School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 58.61%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (14.4%), Black or African American students (7.71%), Asian students (6.17%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 58.61%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts 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 23 (15.44%) in JD1, 21 (17.07%) in JD2, and 10 (10.87%) in JD3, and 2 (8%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.67%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 11 (7.38%) in JD1, 6 (4.88%) in JD2, and 7 (7.61%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 16 (10.74%) in JD1, 9 (7.32%) in JD2, and 5 (5.43%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Multiracial: a stable enrollment with an average of 4.21% across class years across class years, with 7 (4.7%) in JD1, 6 (4.88%) in JD2, and 3 (3.26%) in JD3, and 1 (4%) in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 75 (50.34%) in JD1, 74 (60.16%) in JD2, and 57 (61.96%) in JD3, and 22 (88%) 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
389
149
123
92
25
Hispanics
56 (14.4%)
23 (15.44%)
21 (17.07%)
10 (10.87%)
2 (8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.26%)
1 (0.67%)
0
0
0
Asian
24 (6.17%)
11 (7.38%)
6 (4.88%)
7 (7.61%)
0
Black or African American
30 (7.71%)
16 (10.74%)
9 (7.32%)
5 (5.43%)
0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
17 (4.37%)
7 (4.7%)
6 (4.88%)
3 (3.26%)
1 (4%)
White
228 (58.61%)
75 (50.34%)
74 (60.16%)
57 (61.96%)
22 (88%)
Unknown
33 (8.48%)
16 (10.74%)
7 (5.69%)
10 (10.87%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Massachusetts School of Law is 53.19%. The percentage of African-american students is 11.35% with 16 students and the percentage of Asian students is 7.80% with 11 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Massachusetts School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
1 (0.71%)
0
1
0
0
African-American / Black
16 (11.35%)
3
13
0
0
Asian
11 (7.80%)
4
6
1
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
23 (16.31%)
7
14
0
2
White
75 (53.19%)
31
43
1
0
Two or More
7 (4.96%)
2
5
0
0
Race Unknown
16 (11.35%)
6
8
0
2
2026 Faculties & Staffs
59 faculties and 5 law librarians work for University of Massachusetts School of Law. With the 389 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Massachusetts School of Law
59
5
7 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Massachusetts Law Schools
167
10
6 to 1
Public
59
5
6 to 1
Private
180
11
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 35 men (59.32%) and 24 women (40.68%) faculties teaching/advising students at UMass Dartmouth Law. By employment status, 27 full-time and 32 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
48
60
59
59
59
Full-time
22
24
26
28
27
Men
12
11
13
14
13
Women
10
13
13
14
14
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
26
36
33
31
32
Men
18
24
28
22
22
Women
8
12
5
9
10
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 5 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Massachusetts School of Law.
