University of South Carolina School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 699 students enrolled in University of South Carolina School of Law - 649 JD and 50 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 44 compared to last year. University of South Carolina School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 221 students newly enrolled to the law school - 121 men and 100 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.91 in 2022 to 1.21 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.91 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.87 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.99 men for every 1 woman
2025: 1.07 men for every 1 woman
2026: 1.21 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has decreased from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,114
632
215
6
221
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
213
100
110
3
0
2023
206
96
110
0
0
2024
204
101
102
1
0
2025
226
117
109
0
0
2026
221
121
100
0
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of South Carolina School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 699 students enrolled, of which 649 are J.D. students and 50 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 92.85% at University of South Carolina School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of South Carolina School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
633
633
-
2023
629
629
-
2024
613
601
12
2025
655
628
27
2026
699
649
50
University of South Carolina School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of South Carolina School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 5.39% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.15% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 1.69% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 4.78% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 4.47% of the student body.
White students comprise 77.97% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of South Carolina School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 77.97%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (5.39%), Black or African American students (4.78%), Asian students (1.69%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 77.97%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of South 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 12 (5.29%) in JD1, 11 (5.02%) in JD2, and 12 (5.91%) in JD3.
American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (0.49%) in JD3.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 6 (2.64%) in JD1, 2 (0.91%) in JD2, and 3 (1.48%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 7 (3.08%) in JD1, 10 (4.57%) in JD2, and 14 (6.9%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 10 (4.41%) in JD1, 14 (6.39%) in JD2, and 5 (2.46%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 176 (77.53%) in JD1, 168 (76.71%) in JD2, and 162 (79.8%) 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
649
227
219
203
Hispanics
35 (5.39%)
12 (5.29%)
11 (5.02%)
12 (5.91%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 (0.15%)
0
0
1 (0.49%)
Asian
11 (1.69%)
6 (2.64%)
2 (0.91%)
3 (1.48%)
Black or African American
31 (4.78%)
7 (3.08%)
10 (4.57%)
14 (6.9%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
29 (4.47%)
10 (4.41%)
14 (6.39%)
5 (2.46%)
White
506 (77.97%)
176 (77.53%)
168 (76.71%)
162 (79.8%)
Unknown
36 (5.55%)
16 (7.05%)
14 (6.39%)
6 (2.96%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of South Carolina School of Law is 79.64%. The percentage of African-american students is 3.17% with 7 students and the percentage of Asian students is 2.71% with 6 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of South Carolina School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
7 (3.17%)
3
4
0
0
Asian
6 (2.71%)
5
1
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
12 (5.43%)
7
5
0
0
White
176 (79.64%)
100
76
0
0
Two or More
10 (4.52%)
3
7
0
0
Race Unknown
16 (7.24%)
7
9
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
137 faculties and 7 law librarians work for University of South Carolina School of Law. With the 699 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of South Carolina School of Law
137
7
5 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 82 men (59.85%) and 55 women (40.15%) faculties teaching/advising students at South Carolina Law. By employment status, 60 full-time and 77 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
116
127
136
149
137
Full-time
48
50
55
60
60
Men
25
24
26
28
31
Women
23
26
29
32
29
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
68
77
81
89
77
Men
45
55
54
61
51
Women
23
22
27
28
26
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 7 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of South Carolina School of Law.
