Compare racial and ethnic diversity across law schools for the academic year 2025-2026. Analyze enrollment trends and demographic composition to understand diversity metrics in legal education.
2026 Law School Student Race Distribution Overview
In 2026, a total of 119,932 students enrolled in law schools across the United States. The racial and ethnic composition of these students is as follows:
Source: ABA Standard 509 Reports submitted by law schools for the academic year 2025-2026.
Table: 2026 Law School Enrollment by Gender
| Race/Ethnicity | Total Law Students | Percentage |
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| Total | 119,932 | - |
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| Hispanics | 17,358 | 14.47% |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 448 | 0.37% |
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| Asian | 11,350 | 9.46% |
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| Black or African American | 9,036 | 7.53% |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.12% |
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| Multiracial | 5,442 | 4.54% |
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| White | 69,170 | 57.67% |
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| Unknown | 6,985 | 5.82% |
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All Law Schools Enrollment by Race Comparison
The chart below compares the racial and ethnic composition of enrolled students across different law schools. Analyze racial and ethnic diversity metrics at each law school with our interactive comparison tool. Each bar represents a specific institution, segmented by race and ethnicity demographics.
Hover over the bars to explore detailed enrollment percentages and understand how diversity composition varies across law schools in your comparative analysis. In addition, you can visit the school's page by clicking on the bars in the chart.
The table format is available at law schools enrollment by race table page.