Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

40.56% Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hofstra University School of Law is 40.56% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,448 students applied and 993 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 260 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 26.08%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Hofstra University School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Hofstra University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare Hofstra University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Hofstra University School of Law40.56%26.08%260843
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
New York Law Schools33%29.60%2981,046
Public35.51%35.62%188807
Private32.48%28.74%3141,080

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Hofstra University School of Law is July 15, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Hofstra University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Hofstra University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2025-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2026-07-15
Admission Contact
Phone516-463-5916
Emaillawadmissions@hofstra.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/how-to-apply/
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Data Source: https://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/how-to-apply/

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Hofstra University School of Law is 157 and GPA is 3.65 over 260 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare Hofstra University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.77 and the 25th percentile is 3.32.
2 matriculated applicants, 0.77% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Hofstra University School of Law1573.65
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
New York Law Schools1613.68
Public1563.63
Private1623.69
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021151154157
2022152156158
2023151156158
2024150156159
2025151155158
2026154157160
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20213.083.373.62
20223.163.483.69
20233.243.583.74
20243.33.593.82
20253.323.623.77
20263.353.653.83
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