University of Tennessee College of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 510 students enrolled in University of Tennessee College of Law - 419 JD and 91 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 51 compared to last year. University of Tennessee College of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 140 students newly enrolled to the law school - 52 men and 81 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has decreased from 1.09 in 2022 to 0.64 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 1.09 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.94 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.89 men for every 1 woman
2025: 1.15 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.64 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 7 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,176
539
139
1
140
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
124
63
58
3
0
2023
134
65
69
0
0
2024
140
66
74
0
0
2025
132
70
61
1
0
2026
140
52
81
1
6
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at University of Tennessee College of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 510 students enrolled, of which 419 are J.D. students and 91 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 82.16% at University of Tennessee College of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Tennessee College of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
375
368
7
2023
398
382
16
2024
417
394
23
2025
459
401
58
2026
510
419
91
University of Tennessee College of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Tennessee College of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 9.79% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 2.86% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 4.06% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 5.01% of the student body.
White students comprise 73.51% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Tennessee College of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 73.51%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (9.79%), Black or African American students (4.06%), Asian students (2.86%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 73.51%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Tennessee College 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 15 (10.71%) in JD1, 12 (9.02%) in JD2, and 14 (9.59%) in JD3.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 5 (3.57%) in JD1, 4 (3.01%) in JD2, and 3 (2.05%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 3 (2.14%) in JD1, 6 (4.51%) in JD2, and 8 (5.48%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 5 (3.57%) in JD1, 9 (6.77%) in JD2, and 7 (4.79%) in JD3.
White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 105 (75%) in JD1, 96 (72.18%) in JD2, and 107 (73.29%) 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
419
140
133
146
Hispanics
41 (9.79%)
15 (10.71%)
12 (9.02%)
14 (9.59%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
12 (2.86%)
5 (3.57%)
4 (3.01%)
3 (2.05%)
Black or African American
17 (4.06%)
3 (2.14%)
6 (4.51%)
8 (5.48%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
21 (5.01%)
5 (3.57%)
9 (6.77%)
7 (4.79%)
White
308 (73.51%)
105 (75%)
96 (72.18%)
107 (73.29%)
Unknown
20 (4.77%)
7 (5%)
6 (4.51%)
7 (4.79%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Tennessee College of Law is 75.00%. The percentage of African-american students is 2.14% with 3 students and the percentage of Asian students is 3.57% with 5 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Tennessee College of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
3 (2.14%)
1
2
0
0
Asian
5 (3.57%)
2
3
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
15 (10.71%)
4
11
0
0
White
105 (75.00%)
38
61
1
5
Two or More
5 (3.57%)
3
2
0
0
Race Unknown
7 (5.00%)
4
2
0
1
2026 Faculties & Staffs
111 faculties and 7 law librarians work for University of Tennessee College of Law. With the 510 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Tennessee College of Law
111
7
5 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Tennessee Law Schools
91
6
5 to 1
Public
89
6
5 to 1
Private
92
6
5 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 64 men (57.66%) and 47 women (42.34%) faculties teaching/advising students at UTK Law. By employment status, 44 full-time and 67 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
93
98
102
115
111
Full-time
38
35
33
39
44
Men
19
18
16
20
23
Women
19
17
17
19
21
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
55
63
69
76
67
Men
33
40
45
46
41
Women
22
23
24
30
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 Tennessee College of Law.
