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

The 2022 acceptance rate at Hofstra University School of Law is 42.28%. 2,831 students applied and 1,197 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 278 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.22%. Compared to law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 35%.
Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Hofstra University School of Law42.28%23.22%278840
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
New York Law Schools35%29.70%295994
Public34.15%36.01%179584
Private35.68%28.80%3121,053
Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at Hofstra University School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.48 over 278 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 152. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.69 and the 25th percentile is 3.16.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Hofstra University School of Law1563.48
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
New York Law Schools1603.57
Public1563.52
Private1613.58
Hofstra University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall148153155
Full-time148153155
Part-time000
2021Overall150154156
Full-time150154156
Part-time151156158
2022Overall152156158
Full-time152156158
Part-time149154156
Hofstra University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall3.113.423.67
Full-time3.113.423.67
Part-time000
2021Overall3.193.533.73
Full-time3.233.553.74
Part-time3.113.293.46
2022Overall3.163.483.69
Full-time3.23.483.69
Part-time2.392.993.71
Hofstra University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at Hofstra University School of Law is April 15, 2023 (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 Deadline2022-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2023-04-15
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.