Hofstra University School of Law

2024 Tuition $68,860LSAT 156GPA 3.59LL.M. Tuition $66,554

Private - Hempstead, New York

For the academic year 2023-2024, Hofstra University School of Law's tuition & fees is $68,860. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $66,554. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $101,978.

Hofstra University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$68,860
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$27,268
Other Expenses$4,050
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$72,021
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Hofstra University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Hofstra University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in New York, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $62,943.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Hofstra University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Hofstra University School of Law$68,860
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
New York Law Schools
Public Schools$31,296$31,296
Private Schools$67,464
LocationTuition & Fees
Hofstra University School of LawHempstead, NY$68,860
Seattle University School of LawSeattle, WA$59,494
Suffolk University Law SchoolBoston, MA$61,044
University of Detroit Mercy School of LawDetroit, MI$47,654
University of Tulsa College of LawTulsa, OK$29,864
Creighton University School of LawOmaha, NE$51,430

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Hofstra University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,860.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $101,978.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$68,860
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$27,268
Other Expenses$4,050

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate is 50.38%. A total of 2,118 applicants applied to and 1,067 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 269 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 25.21%.
The next table compares Hofstra University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,8141,36025748.33%18.90%
2020-20212,5551,17427445.95%23.34%
2021-20222,8311,19727842.28%23.22%
2022-20232,2641,01325644.74%25.27%
2018-20192,9201,43525149.14%17.49%
2017-20183,1131,59424851.20%15.56%
2016-20171,80899722355.14%22.37%
2015-20161,8481,10025159.52%22.82%
2023-20242,1181,06726950.38%25.21%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Hofstra University School of Law50.38%25.21%269
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
New York Law Schools40.33%28.32%272
Public Schools40.49%34.70%173
Private Schools40.31%27.41%287

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Hofstra University School of Law's LSAT score is 156%. The 75th percentile score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 150.
The 2024 Hofstra University School of Law's GPA score is 3.59%. The 75th percentile score is 3.82 and the 25th percentile is 3.3.
The next table compares Hofstra University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 156 154 150
2020-2021 157 154 151
2021-2022 158 156 152
2022-2023 158 156 151
2018-2019 155 153 148
2017-2018 155 152 148
2016-2017 154 151 146
2015-2016 155 153 147
2023-2024 159 156 150
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.73 3.53 3.19
2020-2021 3.62 3.37 3.08
2021-2022 3.69 3.48 3.16
2022-2023 3.74 3.58 3.24
2018-2019 3.67 3.42 3.11
2017-2018 3.59 3.4 3.06
2016-2017 3.6 3.4 3.09
2015-2016 3.6 3.39 2.99
2023-2024 3.82 3.59 3.3
LSAT ScoreGPA
Hofstra University School of Law1563.59
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
New York Law Schools1603.63
Public Schools1553.59
Private Schools1613.64

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 262 students out of 260 total graduates from Hofstra University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 9graduate in prior year and 11early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 200 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 76.34%.
The next table compares Hofstra University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020211216 12658.33% 1015
2020-2021242230 17475.66% 197
2021-2022267268 19572.76% 1319
2022-2023249255 17769.41% 1420
2018-2019237230 15667.82% 135
2017-2018198196 12362.75% 129
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024260262 20076.34% 720
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Hofstra University School of Law76.34%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
New York Law Schools79%
Public Schools68%
Private Schools81%