University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 431 students enrolled in University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law - 405 JD and 26 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 11 compared to last year. University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 143 students newly enrolled to the law school - 73 men and 67 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.79 in 2022 to 1.09 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.79 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.87 men for every 1 woman
2024: 1 men for every 1 woman
2025: 1.12 men for every 1 woman
2026: 1.09 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 3 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
714
328
142
1
143
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
138
61
77
0
0
2023
140
65
75
0
0
2024
136
68
68
0
0
2025
138
73
65
0
0
2026
143
73
67
2
1
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 431 students enrolled, of which 405 are J.D. students and 26 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 93.97% at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
419
401
18
2023
451
429
22
2024
418
402
16
2025
442
406
36
2026
431
405
26
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 6.91% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.99% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 1.48% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 2.96% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.25% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.44% of the student body.
White students comprise 78.02% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 78.02%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (6.91%), Black or African American students (2.96%), Asian students (1.48%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 78.02%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 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 10 (6.71%) in JD1, 7 (5.34%) in JD2, and 11 (8.8%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.76%) in JD2, and 3 (2.4%) in JD3.
Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 3 (2.01%) in JD1, 3 (2.29%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 1 (0.67%) in JD1, 5 (3.82%) in JD2, and 6 (4.8%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.67%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: an declining trend across class years, with 4 (2.68%) in JD1, 7 (5.34%) in JD2, and 7 (5.6%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 117 (78.52%) in JD1, 102 (77.86%) in JD2, and 97 (77.6%) 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
405
149
131
125
Hispanics
28 (6.91%)
10 (6.71%)
7 (5.34%)
11 (8.8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 (0.99%)
0
1 (0.76%)
3 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (1.48%)
3 (2.01%)
3 (2.29%)
0
Black or African American
12 (2.96%)
1 (0.67%)
5 (3.82%)
6 (4.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.25%)
1 (0.67%)
0
0
Multiracial
18 (4.44%)
4 (2.68%)
7 (5.34%)
7 (5.6%)
White
316 (78.02%)
117 (78.52%)
102 (77.86%)
97 (77.6%)
Unknown
20 (4.94%)
13 (8.72%)
6 (4.58%)
1 (0.8%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is 81.82%. The percentage of African-american students is 0.70% with 1 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.10% with 3 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
1 (0.70%)
0
1
0
0
Asian
3 (2.10%)
2
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1 (0.70%)
1
0
0
0
Hispanic
10 (6.99%)
6
4
0
0
White
117 (81.82%)
54
63
0
0
Two or More
4 (2.80%)
2
2
0
0
Race Unknown
13 (9.09%)
11
2
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
93 faculties and 4 law librarians work for University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. With the 431 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
93
4
5 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Missouri Law Schools
136
6
5 to 1
Public
83
3
5 to 1
Private
243
13
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 54 men (58.06%) and 39 women (41.94%) faculties teaching/advising students at Mizzou - Kansas City Law. By employment status, 36 full-time and 57 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
118
118
113
104
93
Full-time
47
46
40
43
36
Men
24
23
21
22
19
Women
23
23
19
21
17
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
71
72
73
61
57
Men
45
45
46
38
35
Women
26
27
27
23
22
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 4 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
