Hofstra University School of Law Class Profiles by Year
Hofstra Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Hofstra Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $71,586 | 153 | 3.39 | 59.52% | 22.82% | 907 | - |
| 2016-17 | $71,586 |
151 ▼-2 |
3.4 ▲0.01 |
55.14% ▼-4.38% |
22.37% ▼-0.45% |
712 ▼-195 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $71,586 |
152 ▲1 |
3.4 | 51.20% ▼-3.94% |
15.56% ▼-6.81% |
791 ▲79 |
62.75% |
| 2018-19 | $71,586 |
153 ▲1 |
3.42 ▲0.02 |
49.14% ▼-2.06% |
17.49% ▲1.93% |
709 ▼-82 |
67.82% ▲5.07% |
| 2019-20 | $71,586 |
154 ▲1 |
3.53 ▲0.11 |
48.33% ▼-0.81% |
18.90% ▲1.41% |
933 ▲224 |
58.33% ▼-9.49% |
| 2020-21 | $71,586 |
154 | 3.37 ▼-0.16 |
45.95% ▼-2.38% |
23.34% ▲4.44% |
877 ▼-56 |
75.66% ▲17.33% |
| 2021-22 | $71,586 |
156 ▲2 |
3.48 ▲0.11 |
42.28% ▼-3.67% |
23.22% ▼-0.11% |
840 ▼-37 |
72.76% ▼-2.90% |
| 2022-23 | $71,586 |
156 | 3.58 ▲0.10 |
44.74% ▲2.46% |
25.27% ▲2.05% |
909 ▲69 |
69.41% ▼-3.35% |
| 2023-24 | $71,586 |
156 | 3.59 ▲0.01 |
50.38% ▲5.63% |
25.21% ▼-0.06% |
857 ▼-52 |
76.34% ▲6.93% |
| 2024-25 | $71,586 |
155 ▼-1 |
3.62 ▲0.03 |
50.86% ▲0.48% |
25.33% ▲0.12% |
836 ▼-21 |
76.34% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 LSAT score at Hofstra University School of Law is 155. The LSAT score is 1 point lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 years ago, this year's score is 2 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Hofstra University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 147 | 153 | 155 |
| 2017 | 146 ▼-1 |
151 ▼-2 |
154 ▼-1 |
| 2018 | 148 ▲2 |
152 ▲1 |
155 ▲1 |
| 2019 | 148 | 153 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2020 | 150 ▲2 |
154 ▲1 |
156 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 151 ▲1 |
154 | 157 ▲1 |
| 2022 | 152 ▲1 |
156 ▲2 |
158 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 151 ▼-1 |
156 | 158 |
| 2024 | 150 ▼-1 |
156 | 159 ▲1 |
| 2025 | 151 ▲1 |
155 ▼-1 |
158 ▼-1 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 GPA at Hofstra University School of Law is 3.62. The GPA is 0.04 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.23 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Hofstra University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.99 | 3.39 | 3.6 |
| 2017 | 3.09 ▲0.10 |
3.4 ▲0.01 |
3.6 |
| 2018 | 3.06 ▼-0.03 |
3.4 |
3.59 ▼-0.01 |
| 2019 | 3.11 ▲0.05 |
3.42 ▲0.02 |
3.67 ▲0.08 |
| 2020 | 3.19 ▲0.08 |
3.53 ▲0.11 |
3.73 ▲0.06 |
| 2021 | 3.08 ▼-0.11 |
3.37 ▼-0.16 |
3.62 ▼-0.11 |
| 2022 | 3.16 ▲0.08 |
3.48 ▲0.11 |
3.69 ▲0.07 |
| 2023 | 3.24 ▲0.08 |
3.58 ▲0.10 |
3.74 ▲0.05 |
| 2024 | 3.3 ▲0.06 |
3.59 ▲0.01 |
3.82 ▲0.08 |
| 2025 | 3.32 ▲0.02 |
3.62 ▲0.03 |
3.77 ▼-0.05 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 acceptance rate at Hofstra University School of Law is 50.86%. The acceptance rate is 6.116 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 8.664 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Hofstra University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,848 | 1,100 | 251 | 59.52% | 22.82% |
| 2017 | 1,808 ▼-40 |
997 ▼-103 |
223 ▼-28 |
55.14% ▼-4.38% |
22.37% ▼-0.45% |
| 2018 | 3,113 ▲1305 |
1,594 ▲597 |
248 ▲25 |
51.20% ▼-3.94% |
15.56% ▼-6.81% |
| 2019 | 2,920 ▼-193 |
1,435 ▼-159 |
251 ▲3 |
49.14% ▼-2.06% |
17.49% ▲1.93% |
| 2020 | 2,814 ▼-106 |
1,360 ▼-75 |
257 ▲6 |
48.33% ▼-0.81% |
18.90% ▲1.41% |
| 2021 | 2,555 ▼-259 |
1,174 ▼-186 |
274 ▲17 |
45.95% ▼-2.38% |
23.34% ▲4.44% |
| 2022 | 2,831 ▲276 |
1,197 ▲23 |
278 ▲4 |
42.28% ▼-3.67% |
23.22% ▼-0.11% |
| 2023 | 2,264 ▼-567 |
1,013 ▼-184 |
256 ▼-22 |
44.74% ▲2.46% |
25.27% ▲2.05% |
| 2024 | 2,118 ▼-146 |
1,067 ▲54 |
269 ▲13 |
50.38% ▲5.63% |
25.21% ▼-0.06% |
| 2025 | 2,104 ▼-14 |
1,070 ▲3 |
271 ▲2 |
50.86% ▲0.48% |
25.33% ▲0.12% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Hofstra Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $71,586, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is same as.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Hofstra University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,586 |
| 2017 | $71,586 |
| 2018 | $71,586 |
| 2019 | $71,586 |
| 2020 | $71,586 |
| 2021 | $71,586 |
| 2022 | $71,586 |
| 2023 | $71,586 |
| 2024 | $71,586 |
| 2025 | $71,586 |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 836 students enrolled in Hofstra University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 812 students joined in J.D. program and 24 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Hofstra University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2025.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 886 | 21 | 907 |
| 2017 | 698 ▼-188 |
14 ▼-7 |
712 ▼-195 |
| 2018 | 719 ▲21 |
72 ▲58 |
791 ▲79 |
| 2019 | 614 ▼-105 |
95 ▲23 |
709 ▼-82 |
| 2020 | 798 ▲184 |
135 ▲40 |
933 ▲224 |
| 2021 | 823 ▲25 |
54 ▼-81 |
877 ▼-56 |
| 2022 | 830 ▲7 |
10 ▼-44 |
840 ▼-37 |
| 2023 | 831 ▲1 |
78 ▲68 |
909 ▲69 |
| 2024 | 832 ▲1 |
25 ▼-53 |
857 ▼-52 |
| 2025 | 812 ▼-20 |
24 ▼-1 |
836 ▼-21 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024
The 2024 bar exam pass rate of Hofstra University School of Law is 76%. 262 graduates took the exam first-time and 200 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Hofstra University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 198 | 12 | 9 | 196 | 123 | 62.75% |
| 2019 | 237 ▲39 |
13 ▲1 |
5 ▼-4 |
230 ▲34 |
156 ▲33 |
67.82% ▲5.07% |
| 2020 | 211 ▼-26 |
10 ▼-3 |
15 ▲10 |
216 ▼-14 |
126 ▼-30 |
58.33% ▼-9.49% |
| 2021 | 242 ▲31 |
19 ▲9 |
7 ▼-8 |
230 ▲14 |
174 ▲48 |
75.66% ▲17.33% |
| 2022 | 267 ▲25 |
13 ▼-6 |
19 ▲12 |
268 ▲38 |
195 ▲21 |
72.76% ▼-2.9% |
| 2023 | 249 ▼-18 |
14 ▲1 |
20 ▲1 |
255 ▼-13 |
177 ▼-18 |
69.41% ▼-3.35% |
| 2024 | 260 ▲11 |
7 ▼-7 |
20 | 262 ▲7 |
200 ▲23 |
76.34% ▲6.93% |
| 2025 | 260 | 7 | 20 | 262 | 200 | 76.34% |
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