University of North Carolina School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 543 students enrolled in University of North Carolina School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students decreased by 1 compared to last year. University of North Carolina School of Law is slightly smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 181 students newly enrolled to the law school - 85 men and 92 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.82 in 2022 to 0.92 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.82 men for every 1 woman
2023: 1.05 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.66 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.91 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.92 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 3 in 2022 to 4 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
3,459
387
176
5
181
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
209
93
113
3
0
2023
187
96
91
0
0
2024
178
71
107
0
0
2025
179
84
92
3
0
2026
181
85
92
4
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of North Carolina School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 543 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of North Carolina School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
589
589
-
2023
592
592
-
2024
572
572
-
2025
544
544
-
2026
543
543
-
University of North Carolina School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of North Carolina School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 9.39% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 7.55% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 4.6% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.18% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 6.08% of the student body.
White students comprise 68.14% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of North Carolina School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 68.14%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (9.39%), Asian students (7.55%), Black or African American students (4.6%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 68.14%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina 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 18 (9.94%) in JD1, 13 (7.26%) in JD2, and 20 (10.93%) in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 12 (6.63%) in JD1, 13 (7.26%) in JD2, and 16 (8.74%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 5 (2.76%) in JD1, 7 (3.91%) in JD2, and 13 (7.1%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.56%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 7 (3.87%) in JD1, 14 (7.82%) in JD2, and 12 (6.56%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 132 (72.93%) in JD1, 117 (65.36%) in JD2, and 121 (66.12%) 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
543
181
179
183
Hispanics
51 (9.39%)
18 (9.94%)
13 (7.26%)
20 (10.93%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
41 (7.55%)
12 (6.63%)
13 (7.26%)
16 (8.74%)
Black or African American
25 (4.6%)
5 (2.76%)
7 (3.91%)
13 (7.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.18%)
0
1 (0.56%)
0
Multiracial
33 (6.08%)
7 (3.87%)
14 (7.82%)
12 (6.56%)
White
370 (68.14%)
132 (72.93%)
117 (65.36%)
121 (66.12%)
Unknown
22 (4.05%)
7 (3.87%)
14 (7.82%)
1 (0.55%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of North Carolina School of Law is 72.93%. The percentage of African-american students is 2.76% with 5 students and the percentage of Asian students is 6.63% with 12 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
5 (2.76%)
2
3
0
0
Asian
12 (6.63%)
3
9
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
18 (9.94%)
9
8
1
0
White
132 (72.93%)
64
65
3
0
Two or More
7 (3.87%)
4
3
0
0
Race Unknown
7 (3.87%)
3
4
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
147 faculties and 14 law librarians work for University of North Carolina School of Law. With the 543 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of North Carolina School of Law
147
14
4 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
North Carolina Law Schools
120
7
5 to 1
Public
108
9
5 to 1
Private
127
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 74 men (50.34%) and 73 women (49.66%) faculties teaching/advising students at UNC Law. By employment status, 67 full-time and 80 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
124
140
166
149
147
Full-time
61
60
65
64
67
Men
31
28
30
30
30
Women
30
32
35
34
37
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
63
80
101
85
80
Men
38
44
56
44
44
Women
25
36
44
41
36
Other
0
0
1
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 14 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of North Carolina School of Law.
