Washburn University School of Law Students and Faculties

Class Size and Student Population

There are 355 students enrolled in Washburn University School of Law - 347 JD and 8 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 27 compared to last year. Washburn University School of Law is much smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Washburn University School of Law Enrollment Trends page.

First-year Enrollment

In the academic year 2025-2026, 137 students newly enrolled to the law school - 68 men and 65 women.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.92 in 2022 to 1.05 in 2026 academic year.
  • 2022: 0.92 men for every 1 woman
  • 2023: 1.37 men for every 1 woman
  • 2024: 1.19 men for every 1 woman
  • 2025: 0.83 men for every 1 woman
  • 2026: 1.05 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 4 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledPre-AdmittedTotal First year Enrollment
2026 Admission 549 255 136 1 137
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total Men Women Another Gender Unknown
2022 98 47 51 0 0
2023 90 52 38 0 0
2024 106 57 48 1 0
2025 121 54 65 2 0
2026 137 68 65 1 3
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Washburn University School of Law Chart

Total Law Student Population

In the academic year 2025-2026, 355 students enrolled, of which 347 are J.D. students and 8 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 97.75% at Washburn University School of Law.
You can compare Washburn University School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 300 and 500
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Washburn University School of Law.
TotalJD EnrollmentNon-JD Enrollment
20223313256
20232982917
202430529015
202532831711
20263553478
Washburn University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart

Student Diversity

The racial and ethnic composition of Washburn University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
  • Hispanics students comprise 5.19% of the student body.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.58% of the student body.
  • Asian students comprise 0.86% of the student body.
  • Black or African American students comprise 7.2% of the student body.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
  • Multiracial students comprise 8.36% of the student body.
  • White students comprise 69.16% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Washburn University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 69.16%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (7.2%), Hispanic students (5.19%), Asian students (0.86%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 69.16%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Washburn 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: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 7 (5.07%) in JD1, 3 (2.56%) in JD2, and 8 (8.7%) in JD3.
  • American Indian or Alaska Native: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 1 (0.72%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 1 (1.09%) in JD3.
  • Asian: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 3 (3.26%) in JD3.
  • Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 6 (4.35%) in JD1, 15 (12.82%) in JD2, and 4 (4.35%) in JD3.
  • Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 14 (10.14%) in JD1, 13 (11.11%) in JD2, and 2 (2.17%) in JD3.
  • White: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 102 (73.91%) in JD1, 67 (57.26%) in JD2, and 71 (77.17%) 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
Total34713811792
Hispanics18 (5.19%)7 (5.07%)3 (2.56%)8 (8.7%)
American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.58%)1 (0.72%)01 (1.09%)
Asian3 (0.86%)003 (3.26%)
Black or African American25 (7.2%)6 (4.35%)15 (12.82%)4 (4.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Multiracial29 (8.36%)14 (10.14%)13 (11.11%)2 (2.17%)
White240 (69.16%)102 (73.91%)67 (57.26%)71 (77.17%)
Unknown30 (8.65%)8 (5.8%)19 (16.24%)3 (3.26%)

First-Year Enrollment by Race

For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Washburn University School of Law is 74.45%. The percentage of African-american students is 4.38% with 6 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Washburn University School of Law.
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderUnknown
American Indian / Alaska Native1
(0.73%)
1000
African-American / Black6
(4.38%)
3300
Asian0 0000
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0 0000
Hispanic7
(5.11%)
4300
White102
(74.45%)
504813
Two or More14
(10.22%)
7700
Race Unknown8
(5.84%)
3500

2026 Faculties & Staffs

66 faculties and 7 law librarians work for Washburn University School of Law. With the 355 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison

FacultiesStaffsStudents to Faculty
Washburn University School of Law6675 to 1
All Law Schools14176 to 1
Public12776 to 1
Private15276 to 1

Faculty by Gender and Job Type

By gender, there are 30 men (45.45%) and 35 women (53.03%) faculties teaching/advising students at Washburn Law. By employment status, 28 full-time and 38 part-time faculties work for the school.
20222023202420252026
Total6564596866
Full-time2829322628
Men1515161415
Women1314161213
Other00000
Part-time3735274238
Men2419162315
Women1316111822
Other00000

Law School Librarians

Other than teaching faculties, 7 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Washburn University School of Law.
20222023202420252026
Librarians77667
Full-time77667
Part-time00000