Hofstra University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Hofstra University School of Law is $68,860 according to the Hofstra University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,464.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $55,450 at Hofstra University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $29,950. The law school tuition is 24.18% higher than undergraduate tuition and 129.92% higher than graduate tuition at Hofstra University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Hofstra University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare Hofstra University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
2024 Hofstra University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Hofstra University School of Law$68,860
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
New York Law Schools$23,781$62,943
Public$23,781$31,296
Private$67,464

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Hofstra University School of Law has increased by 4.59% compared to last year. It has increased by 16.29% over the past 6 years from $59,214 to $68,860.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $72,021 with $3,161 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $71,103, which is $2,243 more than this year.

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2024 cost of attendance at Hofstra University School of Law is $101,978. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $66,978. For detailed costs breakdown, see Hofstra University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Hofstra University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$101,978
Tuition & Fees$68,860
Room & Board, Transportation$27,268
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$4,050
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$66,978
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$35,000

LL.M. Tuition

Hofstra University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,860.
Hofstra University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$68,860
Room & Board$27,268
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$4,050
Cost of Attendance$101,978

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 84.16% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Hofstra University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Hofstra University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
Hofstra University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Hofstra University School of Law84.16%$35,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
New York Law Schools84.12%$29,590
Public82.87%$5,473
Private84.30%$33,036

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 831 enrolled students, 689 students 82.91% received grants and/or scholarships. 31.06% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 21.34% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $66,554 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $49,852 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment702761782785783
Grants/Scholarships Received531636690668659
Percent Received75.64%83.57%88.24%85.10%84.16%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$12,500$13,254$15,000$15,000$15,000
50th Percentile$35,000$30,485$30,000$32,500$35,000
75th Percentile$59,214$60,970$62,780$64,022$66,554
Part-time
Enrollment3237414548
Grants/Scholarships Received3330273030
Percent Received103.13%81.08%65.85%66.67%62.50%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,500$10,000$11,875$10,000$10,000
50th Percentile$19,000$22,500$20,000$24,489$22,463
75th Percentile$30,000$35,835$43,511$47,954$49,852

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 47.50% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 21.40% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 31.11% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,043.33% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 20.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received531636690668659
Half or Less than Tuition46.52%48.74%51.30%45.66%47.50%
Half to Full Tuition25.61%22.48%21.74%21.11%21.40%
Full Tuition27.50%28.77%26.67%32.78%30.96%
More than Full Tuition0.38%0.00%0.29%0.45%0.15%
Part-time
Number Received3330273030
Half or Less than Tuition63.64%50.00%59.26%46.67%50.00%
Half to Full Tuition33.33%36.67%18.52%23.33%20.00%
Full Tuition3.03%13.33%22.22%30.00%30.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%