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

    50.38% Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Hofstra University School of Law is 50.38% for the academic year 2023-2024. 2,118 students applied and 1,067 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 269 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.21%.

    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 42%. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 40%.
    You can compare Hofstra University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 50% and 60%
    Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Hofstra University School of Law50.38%25.21%269857
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    New York Law Schools40%28.32%2721,011
    Public40.49%34.70%173749
    Private40.31%27.41%2871,049
    Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Hofstra University School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.59 over 269 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in New York, Hofstra University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    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 3.74 and the 25th percentile is 3.24.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Hofstra University School of Law1563.59
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    New York Law Schools1603.63
    Public1553.59
    Private1613.64
    Hofstra University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019148153155
    2020150154156
    2021151154157
    2022152156158
    2023151156158
    2024150156159
    Hofstra University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.113.423.67
    20203.193.533.73
    20213.083.373.62
    20223.163.483.69
    20233.243.583.74
    20243.33.593.82
    Hofstra University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Hofstra University School of Law is April 15, 2024 (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 Deadline2023-11-15
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-04-15
    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.
    Data Source: https://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/how-to-apply/
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