University of North Dakota School of Law Students and Faculties

Class Size and Student Population

There are 246 students enrolled in University of North Dakota School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 16 compared to last year. University of North Dakota School of Law is much smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
You can check enrollment trends at University of North Dakota School of Law Enrollment Trends page.

First-year Enrollment

In the academic year 2025-2026, 97 students newly enrolled to the law school - 46 men and 51 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 1.02 in 2022 to 0.9 in 2026 academic year.
  • 2022: 1.02 men for every 1 woman
  • 2023: 1.36 men for every 1 woman
  • 2024: 0.96 men for every 1 woman
  • 2025: 0.74 men for every 1 woman
  • 2026: 0.9 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
ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledPre-AdmittedTotal First year Enrollment
2026 Admission 401 253 97 0 97
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total Men Women Another Gender Unknown
2022 89 45 44 0 0
2023 85 49 36 0 0
2024 90 44 46 0 0
2025 82 35 47 0 0
2026 97 46 51 0 0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of North Dakota School of Law Chart

Total Law Student Population

In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 246 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at University of North Dakota School of Law.
You can compare University of North Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar student population under 300
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of North Dakota School of Law.
TotalJD EnrollmentNon-JD Enrollment
2022235235-
2023229229-
2024238238-
2025230230-
2026246246-
University of North Dakota School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart

Student Diversity

The racial and ethnic composition of University of North Dakota School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
  • Hispanics students comprise 2.03% of the student body.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 2.03% of the student body.
  • Asian students comprise 4.07% of the student body.
  • Black or African American students comprise 2.44% of the student body.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.41% of the student body.
  • Multiracial students comprise 6.91% of the student body.
  • White students comprise 72.36% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of North Dakota School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 72.36%.
Among students of color, Asian students (4.07%), Black or African American students (2.44%), Hispanic students (2.03%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 72.36%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota 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: an declining trend across class years, with 1 (1.02%) in JD1, 1 (1.33%) in JD2, and 3 (4.11%) in JD3.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: a increasing trend across class years, with 4 (4.08%) in JD1, 1 (1.33%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
  • Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 3 (3.06%) in JD1, 4 (5.33%) in JD2, and 3 (4.11%) in JD3.
  • Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 2 (2.04%) in JD1, 2 (2.67%) in JD2, and 2 (2.74%) in JD3.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (1.02%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
  • Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 5 (5.1%) in JD1, 7 (9.33%) in JD2, and 5 (6.85%) in JD3.
  • White: a increasing trend across class years, with 78 (79.59%) in JD1, 52 (69.33%) in JD2, and 48 (65.75%) 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
TotalJD1JD2JD3
Total246987573
Hispanics5 (2.03%)1 (1.02%)1 (1.33%)3 (4.11%)
American Indian or Alaska Native5 (2.03%)4 (4.08%)1 (1.33%)0
Asian10 (4.07%)3 (3.06%)4 (5.33%)3 (4.11%)
Black or African American6 (2.44%)2 (2.04%)2 (2.67%)2 (2.74%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.41%)1 (1.02%)00
Multiracial17 (6.91%)5 (5.1%)7 (9.33%)5 (6.85%)
White178 (72.36%)78 (79.59%)52 (69.33%)48 (65.75%)
Unknown24 (9.76%)4 (4.08%)8 (10.67%)12 (16.44%)

First-Year Enrollment by Race

For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of North Dakota School of Law is 80.41%. The percentage of African-american students is 2.06% with 2 students and the percentage of Asian students is 3.09% with 3 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of North Dakota School of Law.
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderUnknown
American Indian / Alaska Native4
(4.12%)
1300
African-American / Black2
(2.06%)
0200
Asian3
(3.09%)
2100
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1
(1.03%)
0100
Hispanic1
(1.03%)
0100
White78
(80.41%)
374100
Two or More5
(5.15%)
2300
Race Unknown4
(4.12%)
3100

2026 Faculties & Staffs

34 faculties and 2 law librarians work for University of North Dakota School of Law. With the 246 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison

FacultiesStaffsStudents to Faculty
University of North Dakota School of Law3427 to 1
All Law Schools14176 to 1
Public12776 to 1
Private15276 to 1

Faculty by Gender and Job Type

By gender, there are 20 men (58.82%) and 13 women (38.24%) faculties teaching/advising students at UND Law. By employment status, 18 full-time and 16 part-time faculties work for the school.
20222023202420252026
Total3230343134
Full-time1816212018
Men861099
Women101011119
Other00000
Part-time1414131116
Men10910911
Women45314
Other00000

Law School Librarians

Other than teaching faculties, 2 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of North Dakota School of Law.
20222023202420252026
Librarians24332
Full-time24332
Part-time00000