Villanova University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 786 students enrolled in Villanova University School of Law - 597 JD and 189 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 46 compared to last year. Villanova University School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 232 students newly enrolled to the law school - 97 men and 133 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.71 in 2022 to 0.73 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.71 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.87 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.71 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.73 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
2,889
749
231
1
232
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
219
91
128
0
0
2023
181
73
108
0
0
2024
159
74
85
0
0
2025
212
88
124
0
0
2026
232
97
133
0
2
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Villanova University School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 786 students enrolled, of which 597 are J.D. students and 189 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 75.95% at Villanova University School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Villanova University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
677
580
97
2023
833
562
271
2024
777
553
224
2025
740
555
185
2026
786
597
189
Villanova University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Villanova University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 6.87% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 7.54% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 2.85% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.17% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 3.52% of the student body.
White students comprise 74.54% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Villanova University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 74.54%.
Among students of color, Asian students (7.54%), Hispanic students (6.87%), Black or African American students (2.85%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 74.54%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Villanova University 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 13 (5.6%) in JD1, 16 (7.66%) in JD2, and 12 (7.69%) in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 13 (5.6%) in JD1, 16 (7.66%) in JD2, and 16 (10.26%) in JD3.
Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 3 (1.29%) in JD1, 4 (1.91%) in JD2, and 10 (6.41%) in JD3.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.43%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3.
Multiracial: a increasing trend across class years, with 10 (4.31%) in JD1, 8 (3.83%) in JD2, and 3 (1.92%) in JD3.
White: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 174 (75%) in JD1, 162 (77.51%) in JD2, and 109 (69.87%) 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
597
232
209
156
Hispanics
41 (6.87%)
13 (5.6%)
16 (7.66%)
12 (7.69%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
45 (7.54%)
13 (5.6%)
16 (7.66%)
16 (10.26%)
Black or African American
17 (2.85%)
3 (1.29%)
4 (1.91%)
10 (6.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.17%)
1 (0.43%)
0
0
Multiracial
21 (3.52%)
10 (4.31%)
8 (3.83%)
3 (1.92%)
White
445 (74.54%)
174 (75%)
162 (77.51%)
109 (69.87%)
Unknown
27 (4.52%)
18 (7.76%)
3 (1.44%)
6 (3.85%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Villanova University School of Law is 75.00%. The percentage of African-american students is 1.29% with 3 students and the percentage of Asian students is 5.60% with 13 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Villanova University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
3 (1.29%)
2
1
0
0
Asian
13 (5.60%)
3
10
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1 (0.43%)
0
1
0
0
Hispanic
13 (5.60%)
7
6
0
0
White
174 (75.00%)
73
100
0
1
Two or More
10 (4.31%)
2
8
0
0
Race Unknown
18 (7.76%)
10
6
0
2
2026 Faculties & Staffs
135 faculties and 8 law librarians work for Villanova University School of Law. With the 786 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Villanova University School of Law
135
8
6 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Pennsylvania Law Schools
145
6
6 to 1
Public
144
5
6 to 1
Private
146
8
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 83 men (61.48%) and 52 women (38.52%) faculties teaching/advising students at Villanova Law. By employment status, 58 full-time and 77 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
118
117
128
127
135
Full-time
47
45
50
51
58
Men
19
20
24
26
32
Women
28
25
26
25
26
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
71
72
78
76
77
Men
37
41
51
51
51
Women
34
31
27
25
26
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Villanova University School of Law.
