Hofstra University School of Law Enrollments and Faculty Statistics
Class Size and Student Population
There are 843 students enrolled in Hofstra University School of Law - 800 JD and 43 non-JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 7 compared to last year. Hofstra University School of Law has similar number of students as other law schools' average 737.
You can check enrollment trends at Hofstra University School of Law Enrollment Trends page.
First-year Enrollment
In the academic year 2025-2026, 263 students newly enrolled to the law school - 132 men and 131 women. By enrolled status, 256 students enrolled as full-time and 132 students enrolled as part-time.
The ratio of men to women among first-year enrolled students has increased from 0.85 in 2022 to 1.01 in 2026 academic year.
- 2022: 0.85 men for every 1 woman
- 2023: 1.11 men for every 1 woman
- 2024: 0.86 men for every 1 woman
- 2025: 0.96 men for every 1 woman
- 2026: 1.01 men for every 1 woman
The combined number of first-year enrolled students identifying as another gender or unknown has decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2026 academic year.
| Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Pre-Admitted | Total First year Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Admission | 2,448 | 993 | 260 | 3 | 263 |
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Total | 273 | 132 | 155 | 1 | |
| Full-time | 273 | 127 | 146 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Total | 252 | 137 | 123 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 252 | 132 | 120 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Total | 262 | 125 | 146 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 262 | 123 | 139 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | Total | 263 | 133 | 139 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 263 | 127 | 136 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | Total | 256 | 132 | 131 | 0 | |
| Full-time | 256 | 130 | 126 | 0 | 0 | |
| Part-time | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Total Law Student Population
In the academic year 2025-2026, 843 students enrolled, of which 800 are J.D. students and 43 are Non-JD students. The proportion of J.D. students is 94.90% at Hofstra University School of Law.
You can compare Hofstra University School of Law with law schools that have similar student population between 700 and 1000
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at Hofstra University School of Law.
| Total | JD Enrollment | Non-JD Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 840 | 830 | 10 |
| 2023 | 909 | 831 | 78 |
| 2024 | 857 | 832 | 25 |
| 2025 | 836 | 812 | 24 |
| 2026 | 843 | 800 | 43 |
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of Hofstra University School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
- Hispanics students comprise 11.63% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0.13% of the student body.
- Asian students comprise 6.38% of the student body.
- Black or African American students comprise 6.25% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0.5% of the student body.
- Multiracial students comprise 3% of the student body.
- White students comprise 68.5% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, Hofstra University School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 68.5%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (11.63%), Asian students (6.38%), Black or African American students (6.25%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 68.5%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
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 28 (10.61%) in JD1, 36 (13.48%) in JD2, and 29 (10.98%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- American Indian or Alaska Native: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 0 in JD1, 1 (0.37%) in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- Asian: a decline followed by a consistent increase across class years, with 19 (7.2%) in JD1, 13 (4.87%) in JD2, and 18 (6.82%) in JD3, and 1 (20%) in JD4.
- Black or African American: an declining trend across class years, with 12 (4.55%) in JD1, 16 (5.99%) in JD2, and 21 (7.95%) in JD3, and 1 (20%) in JD4.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 4 (1.52%) in JD1, 0 in JD2, and 0 in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 9 (3.41%) in JD1, 11 (4.12%) in JD2, and 4 (1.52%) in JD3, and 0 in JD4.
- White: a decline followed by an increase and then a decrease across class years, with 190 (71.97%) in JD1, 172 (64.42%) in JD2, and 183 (69.32%) in JD3, and 3 (60%) 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.
| Total | JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 800 | 264 | 267 | 264 | 5 |
| Hispanics | 93 (11.63%) | 28 (10.61%) | 36 (13.48%) | 29 (10.98%) | 0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.13%) | 0 | 1 (0.37%) | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 51 (6.38%) | 19 (7.2%) | 13 (4.87%) | 18 (6.82%) | 1 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 50 (6.25%) | 12 (4.55%) | 16 (5.99%) | 21 (7.95%) | 1 (20%) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) | 4 (1.52%) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 24 (3%) | 9 (3.41%) | 11 (4.12%) | 4 (1.52%) | 0 |
| White | 548 (68.5%) | 190 (71.97%) | 172 (64.42%) | 183 (69.32%) | 3 (60%) |
| Unknown | 29 (3.62%) | 2 (0.76%) | 18 (6.74%) | 9 (3.41%) | 0 |
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at Hofstra University School of Law is 72.24%. The percentage of African-american students is 4.56% with 12 students and the percentage of Asian students is 7.22% with 19 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at Hofstra University School of Law.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African-American / Black | 12 (4.56%) |
5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 (7.22%) |
5 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 (1.52%) |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 (10.65%) |
12 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 190 (72.24%) |
102 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Two or More | 9 (3.42%) |
7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Race Unknown | 2 (0.76%) |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Faculties & Staffs
164 faculties and 6 law librarians work for Hofstra University School of Law. With the 843 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
| Faculties | Staffs | Students to Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstra University School of Law | 164 | 6 | 5 to 1 |
| All Law Schools | 141 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 127 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 152 | 7 | 6 to 1 |
| New York Law Schools | 209 | 9 | 6 to 1 |
| Public | 112 | 10 | 6 to 1 |
| Private | 223 | 9 | 6 to 1 |
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 92 men (56.10%) and 72 women (43.90%) faculties teaching/advising students at Hofstra Law. By employment status, 52 full-time and 112 part-time faculties work for the school.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 127 | 157 | 173 | 164 |
| Full-time | 47 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 52 |
| Men | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 25 |
| Women | 24 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 81 | 77 | 104 | 120 | 112 |
| Men | 57 | 50 | 65 | 69 | 67 |
| Women | 24 | 27 | 39 | 50 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 6 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at Hofstra University School of Law.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Full-time | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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