Hofstra University School of Law

Hempstead, NY Private ABA Accredited

Hofstra Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1970, Hofstra University School of Law, also known as Hofstra Law, is a private law school located in Hempstead, New York. Last year, 269 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 857. With 157 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 50.38% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 25.21% at Hofstra University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 156 and the average GPA is 3.59. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 69.41%. For the 267 graduates in 2023, 230 students got full-time jobs and 5 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Hofstra University School of Law.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Hofstra University School of Law tuition & fee is $68,860 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 4.59% compared to last year from $65,838 to $68,860.
84.16% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $35,000 at Hofstra University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 50.83% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$68,860
2023 Tuition & fees$65,838
Average Grant Amount$35,000
Grant Received84.16%

Hofstra University School of Law Directory Information

Hofstra University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 87 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is April 15, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $75. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.