Western New England University School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 373 students enrolled in Western New England University School of Law - 324 JD and 49 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 10 compared to last year. Western New England University School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 115 students newly enrolled to the law school - 44 men and 66 women. By enrolled status, 75 students enrolled as full-time and 44 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.51 in 2022 to 0.67 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.51 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.76 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.57 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.66 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.67 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 5 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
871
452
112
3
115
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
86
40
79
0
Full-time
86
26
60
0
0
Part-time
33
14
19
0
0
2023
Total
64
41
54
0
Full-time
64
24
40
0
0
Part-time
31
17
14
0
0
2024
Total
68
32
56
0
Full-time
68
27
41
0
0
Part-time
20
5
15
0
0
2025
Total
80
44
67
3
Full-time
80
31
46
3
0
Part-time
34
13
21
0
0
2026
Total
78
44
66
0
Full-time
78
33
42
0
3
Part-time
37
11
24
0
2
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Western New England University School of Law Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 373 students enrolled, of which 324 are J.D. students and 49 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 86.86% at Western New England University School of Law.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Western New England University School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
396
338
58
2023
403
336
67
2024
365
308
57
2025
363
306
57
2026
373
324
49
Western New England University School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Western New England University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 17.9% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.93% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 5.86% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 10.19% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.31% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 3.4% of the student body.
White students comprise 54.63% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Western New England University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 54.63%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (17.9%), Black or African American students (10.19%), Asian students (5.86%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 54.63%, demonstrating strong diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Western New England 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: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 22 (18.49%) in JD1, 20 (20.2%) in JD2, and 13 (15.85%) in JD3, and 3 (12.5%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: an declining trend across class years, with 1 (0.84%) in JD1, 1 (1.01%) in JD2, and 1 (1.22%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 8 (6.72%) in JD1, 5 (5.05%) in JD2, and 6 (7.32%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Black or African American: a increasing trend across class years, with 16 (13.45%) in JD1, 10 (10.1%) in JD2, and 5 (6.1%) in JD3, and 2 (8.33%) in JD4.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.84%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 5 (4.2%) in JD1, 5 (5.05%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 1 (4.17%) in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 52 (43.7%) in JD1, 53 (53.54%) in JD2, and 54 (65.85%) in JD3, and 18 (75%) in JD4.
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
JD4
Total
324
119
99
82
24
Hispanics
58 (17.9%)
22 (18.49%)
20 (20.2%)
13 (15.85%)
3 (12.5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 (0.93%)
1 (0.84%)
1 (1.01%)
1 (1.22%)
0
Asian
19 (5.86%)
8 (6.72%)
5 (5.05%)
6 (7.32%)
0
Black or African American
33 (10.19%)
16 (13.45%)
10 (10.1%)
5 (6.1%)
2 (8.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.31%)
1 (0.84%)
0
0
0
Multiracial
11 (3.4%)
5 (4.2%)
5 (5.05%)
0
1 (4.17%)
White
177 (54.63%)
52 (43.7%)
53 (53.54%)
54 (65.85%)
18 (75%)
Unknown
22 (6.79%)
14 (11.76%)
5 (5.05%)
3 (3.66%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Western New England University School of Law is 45.22%. The percentage of African-american students is 13.91% with 16 students and the percentage of Asian students is 6.96% with 8 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Western New England University School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
1 (0.87%)
0
1
0
0
African-American / Black
16 (13.91%)
7
9
0
0
Asian
8 (6.96%)
5
3
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1 (0.87%)
0
1
0
0
Hispanic
22 (19.13%)
8
14
0
0
White
52 (45.22%)
23
28
0
1
Two or More
5 (4.35%)
3
2
0
0
Race Unknown
14 (12.17%)
6
7
0
1
2026 Faculties & Staffs
74 faculties and 3 law librarians work for Western New England University School of Law. With the 373 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Western New England University School of Law
74
3
5 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Massachusetts Law Schools
167
10
6 to 1
Public
59
5
6 to 1
Private
180
11
6 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 34 men (45.95%) and 40 women (54.05%) faculties teaching/advising students at WNE Law. By employment status, 25 full-time and 49 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
70
69
95
78
74
Full-time
23
21
41
25
25
Men
9
8
13
7
7
Women
14
13
28
18
18
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
47
48
53
53
49
Men
24
22
28
25
27
Women
23
24
25
28
22
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 3 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Western New England University School of Law.
