There are 411 students enrolled in Widener Law Commonwealth - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 10 compared to last year. Widener Law Commonwealth is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
In the academic year 2025-2026, 159 students newly enrolled to the law school - 72 men and 84 women. By enrolled status, 123 students enrolled as full-time and 72 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.68 in 2022 to 0.86 in 2026 academic year.
2022: 0.68 men for every 1 woman
2023: 0.83 men for every 1 woman
2024: 0.84 men for every 1 woman
2025: 0.57 men for every 1 woman
2026: 0.86 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has increased from 1 in 2022 to 3 in 2026 academic year.
First-year Enrollment Summary
Applicants
Admitted
Enrolled
Pre-Admitted
Total First year Enrollment
2026 Admission
909
549
156
3
159
First-year Enrollment by Gender
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
2022
Total
104
51
75
1
Full-time
104
45
58
1
0
Part-time
23
6
17
0
0
2023
Total
195
106
127
0
Full-time
195
90
105
0
0
Part-time
38
16
22
0
0
2024
Total
111
66
79
3
Full-time
111
49
59
3
0
Part-time
37
17
20
0
0
2025
Total
139
59
103
1
Full-time
139
50
88
1
0
Part-time
24
9
15
0
0
2026
Total
125
72
84
1
Full-time
125
56
67
0
2
Part-time
34
16
17
1
0
First Year Enrollment Trends by Gender at Widener Law Commonwealth Chart
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, there are 411 law school students and all students enrolled in J.D. program at Widener Law Commonwealth.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Widener Law Commonwealth.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
337
337
-
2023
436
346
90
2024
374
374
-
2025
401
401
-
2026
411
411
-
Widener Law Commonwealth Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Widener Law Commonwealth reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 11.44% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 1.46% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 5.6% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 11.92% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.24% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 0% of the student body.
White students comprise 64.72% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Widener Law Commonwealth demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 64.72%.
Among students of color, Black or African American students (11.92%), Hispanic students (11.44%), Asian students (5.6%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 64.72%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
Widener Law Commonwealth 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 increasing trend across class years, with 20 (12.42%) in JD1, 15 (11.63%) in JD2, and 11 (10.78%) in JD3, and 1 (5.26%) in JD4.
American Indian or Alaska Native: a increasing trend across class years, with 4 (2.48%) in JD1, 2 (1.55%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
Asian: a increasing trend across class years, with 9 (5.59%) in JD1, 7 (5.43%) in JD2, and 5 (4.9%) in JD3, and 2 (10.53%) in JD4.
Black or African American: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 20 (12.42%) in JD1, 17 (13.18%) in JD2, and 9 (8.82%) in JD3, and 3 (15.79%) in JD4.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 1 (0.62%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
White: an declining trend across class years, with 99 (61.49%) in JD1, 82 (63.57%) in JD2, and 72 (70.59%) in JD3, and 13 (68.42%) 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
411
161
129
102
19
Hispanics
47 (11.44%)
20 (12.42%)
15 (11.63%)
11 (10.78%)
1 (5.26%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 (1.46%)
4 (2.48%)
2 (1.55%)
0
0
Asian
23 (5.6%)
9 (5.59%)
7 (5.43%)
5 (4.9%)
2 (10.53%)
Black or African American
49 (11.92%)
20 (12.42%)
17 (13.18%)
9 (8.82%)
3 (15.79%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 (0.24%)
1 (0.62%)
0
0
0
Multiracial
0
0
0
0
0
White
266 (64.72%)
99 (61.49%)
82 (63.57%)
72 (70.59%)
13 (68.42%)
Unknown
19 (4.62%)
8 (4.97%)
6 (4.65%)
5 (4.9%)
0
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Widener Law Commonwealth is 62.26%. The percentage of African-american students is 12.58% with 20 students and the percentage of Asian students is 5.66% with 9 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Widener Law Commonwealth.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
4 (2.52%)
2
2
0
0
African-American / Black
20 (12.58%)
9
11
0
0
Asian
9 (5.66%)
2
7
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1 (0.63%)
0
1
0
0
Hispanic
20 (12.58%)
7
12
0
1
White
99 (62.26%)
51
48
0
0
Two or More
0
0
0
0
0
Race Unknown
8 (5.03%)
1
5
1
1
2026 Faculties & Staffs
71 faculties and 3 law librarians work for Widener Law Commonwealth. With the 411 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
Widener Law Commonwealth
71
3
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 42 men (59.15%) and 29 women (40.85%) faculties teaching/advising students at Widener Law. By employment status, 17 full-time and 54 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
62
61
67
59
71
Full-time
16
15
19
18
17
Men
7
6
7
6
6
Women
9
9
12
12
11
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
46
46
48
41
54
Men
28
29
28
25
36
Women
18
17
20
16
18
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 Widener Law Commonwealth.
