University of Mississippi School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 468 students enrolled in University of Mississippi School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 37 compared to last year. University of Mississippi School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 160 students newly enrolled to the law school - 84 men and 76 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.91 in 2022 to 1.11 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.91 men for every 1 woman
2023: 1.24 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.95 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.79 men for every 1 woman
2026: 1.11 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has remained stable from 0 in 2022 to 0 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
958
402
160
0
160
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
181
86
95
0
0
2023
177
98
79
0
0
2024
166
81
85
0
0
2025
163
72
91
0
0
2026
160
84
76
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Mississippi School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 468 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of Mississippi School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Mississippi School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
539
491
48
2023
550
510
40
2024
531
519
12
2025
505
492
13
2026
468
468
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University of Mississippi School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Mississippi School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.06% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.21% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 1.5% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 9.83% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.21% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 2.99% of the student body.
White students comprise 79.27% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Mississippi School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 79.27%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (9.83%), Hispanic students (4.06%), Asian students (1.5%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 79.27%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Mississippi 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 5 (3.11%) in JD1, 8 (5.16%) in JD2, and 6 (3.95%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.62%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 2 (1.29%) in JD2, and 5 (3.29%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 14 (8.7%) in JD1, 13 (8.39%) in JD2, and 19 (12.5%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.65%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 6 (3.73%) in JD1, 5 (3.23%) in JD2, and 3 (1.97%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 129 (80.12%) in JD1, 123 (79.35%) in JD2, and 119 (78.29%) 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
468
161
155
152
Hispanics
19 (4.06%)
5 (3.11%)
8 (5.16%)
6 (3.95%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.21%)
1 (0.62%)
0
0
Asian
7 (1.5%)
0
2 (1.29%)
5 (3.29%)
Black or African American
46 (9.83%)
14 (8.7%)
13 (8.39%)
19 (12.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.21%)
0
1 (0.65%)
0
Multiracial
14 (2.99%)
6 (3.73%)
5 (3.23%)
3 (1.97%)
White
371 (79.27%)
129 (80.12%)
123 (79.35%)
119 (78.29%)
Unknown
9 (1.92%)
6 (3.73%)
3 (1.94%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Mississippi School of Law is 80.63%. The percentage of African-american students is 8.75% with 14 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Mississippi School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
1 (0.63%)
1
0
0
0
African-American / Black
14 (8.75%)
8
6
0
0
Asian
0
0
0
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
5 (3.13%)
2
3
0
0
White
129 (80.63%)
68
61
0
0
Two or More
6 (3.75%)
2
4
0
0
Race Unknown
6 (3.75%)
3
3
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
80 faculties and 8 law librarians work for University of Mississippi School of Law. With the 468 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Mississippi School of Law
80
8
6 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 48 men (60.00%) and 31 women (38.75%) faculties teaching/advising students at Ole Miss Law. By employment status, 35 full-time and 45 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
62
71
74
73
80
Full-time
37
37
39
38
35
Men
21
20
22
22
21
Women
16
17
17
15
13
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
25
34
35
35
45
Men
17
22
23
22
27
Women
8
12
12
13
18
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Mississippi School of Law.
