Hofstra University School of Law Acceptance Rates, 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 Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
Hofstra University School of Law	50.38%	25.21%	269	857
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
New York Law Schools	40%	28.32%	272	1,011
Public	40.49%	34.70%	173	749
Private	40.31%	27.41%	287	1,049

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.

Timeline


Early Decision Deadline	2023-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline	2024-04-15
Admission Contact
Phone	516-463-5916
Email	lawadmissions@hofstra.edu
General Admission Information	https://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/
Application Requirements	https://law.hofstra.edu/jd-admissions/how-to-apply/

Application Requirements


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/

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 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25^th percentile is 151. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.74 and the 25^th percentile is 3.24.

2024 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
Hofstra University School of Law	156	3.59
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
New York Law Schools	160	3.63
Public	155	3.59
Private	161	3.64

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	148	153	155
2020	150	154	156
2021	151	154	157
2022	152	156	158
2023	151	156	158
2024	150	156	159

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	3.11	3.42	3.67
2020	3.19	3.53	3.73
2021	3.08	3.37	3.62
2022	3.16	3.48	3.69
2023	3.24	3.58	3.74
2024	3.3	3.59	3.82

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