University of Montana School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 396 students enrolled in University of Montana School of Law - 280 JD and 116 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 38 compared to last year. University of Montana School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 95 students newly enrolled to the law school - 42 men and 53 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 0.84 in 2022 to 0.79 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.78 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.88 men for every 1 woman
2025: 1.02 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.79 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
568
292
95
0
95
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
81
37
44
0
0
2023
91
40
51
0
0
2024
96
44
50
2
0
2025
93
47
46
0
0
2026
95
42
53
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Montana School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 396 students enrolled, of which 280 are J.D. students and 116 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 70.71% at University of Montana School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Montana School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
340
248
92
2023
374
251
123
2024
362
262
100
2025
358
269
89
2026
396
280
116
University of Montana School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Montana School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 4.64% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 4.64% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.14% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 1.07% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 0% of the student body.
White students comprise 81.43% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Montana School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 81.43%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (4.64%), Asian students (2.14%), Black or African American students (1.07%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 81.43%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Montana 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 3 (3.16%) in JD1, 6 (6.38%) in JD2, and 4 (4.4%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 3 (3.16%) in JD1, 4 (4.26%) in JD2, and 6 (6.59%) in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 2 (2.11%) in JD1, 2 (2.13%) in JD2, and 2 (2.2%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (1.06%) in JD2, and 2 (2.2%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 83 (87.37%) in JD1, 72 (76.6%) in JD2, and 73 (80.22%) 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
280
95
94
91
Hispanics
13 (4.64%)
3 (3.16%)
6 (6.38%)
4 (4.4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
13 (4.64%)
3 (3.16%)
4 (4.26%)
6 (6.59%)
Asian
6 (2.14%)
2 (2.11%)
2 (2.13%)
2 (2.2%)
Black or African American
3 (1.07%)
0
1 (1.06%)
2 (2.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
0
0
0
0
White
228 (81.43%)
83 (87.37%)
72 (76.6%)
73 (80.22%)
Unknown
17 (6.07%)
4 (4.21%)
9 (9.57%)
4 (4.4%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Montana School of Law is 87.37%.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Montana School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
3 (3.16%)
1
2
0
0
African-American / Black
0
0
0
0
0
Asian
2 (2.11%)
1
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
3 (3.16%)
1
2
0
0
White
83 (87.37%)
37
46
0
0
Two or More
0
0
0
0
0
Race Unknown
4 (4.21%)
2
2
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
46 faculties and 2 law librarians work for University of Montana School of Law. With the 396 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Montana School of Law
46
2
9 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 22 men (47.83%) and 24 women (52.17%) faculties teaching/advising students at Montana Law. By employment status, 18 full-time and 28 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
34
32
43
49
46
Full-time
20
15
17
19
18
Men
10
8
7
6
7
Women
10
7
10
13
11
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
14
17
26
30
28
Men
4
9
11
12
15
Women
10
8
15
18
13
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 2 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Montana School of Law.
