Hofstra University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Hofstra University School of Law is $71,586. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Hofstra University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $70,052.
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 29.10% higher than undergraduate tuition and 139.02% 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 over $70K
2025 Hofstra University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Hofstra University School of Law
$71,586
All Law Schools
$32,329
$53,417
Public
$32,329
$45,874
Private
$58,910
New York Law Schools
$22,702
$65,101
Public
$22,702
$30,447
Private
$70,052
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Hofstra University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
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 12.94% over the past 5 years from $60,970 to $71,586.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $74,872 with $3,286 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 $73,439, which is $1,853 more than this year.
Hofstra University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition
Fees
Change %
2020-2021
$62,064
$716
-
2021-2022
$63,306
$716
1.98%
2022-2023
$65,838
$716
3.95%
2023-2024
$68,144
$716
3.46%
2024-2025
$70,870
$716
3.96%
Hofstra University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Hofstra University School of Law is $103,215. 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 $68,215.
Hofstra University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$103,215
Tuition
$70,870
Fees
$716
On-Campus Living Costs
$31,629
Off-Campus Living Costs
$35,115
At-Home Living Costs
$19,875
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$68,215
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.
In 2024, 85.61% 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 slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
Hofstra University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Hofstra University School of Law
85.61%
$35,000
All Law Schools
81.06%
$23,746
Public
78.73%
$18,006
Private
82.88%
$28,194
New York Law Schools
80.02%
$30,198
Public
38.77%
$10,000
Private
85.91%
$33,084
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
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Full-time
Enrollment
761
782
785
783
792
Grants/Scholarships Received
636
690
668
659
678
Percent Received
83.57%
88.24%
85.10%
84.16%
85.61%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$13,254
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
50th Percentile
$30,485
$30,000
$32,500
$35,000
$35,000
75th Percentile
$60,970
$62,780
$64,022
$66,554
$68,860
Part-time
Enrollment
37
41
45
48
40
Grants/Scholarships Received
30
27
30
30
25
Percent Received
81.08%
65.85%
66.67%
62.50%
62.50%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$10,000
$11,875
$10,000
$10,000
$5,625
50th Percentile
$22,500
$20,000
$24,489
$22,463
$17,500
75th Percentile
$35,835
$43,511
$47,954
$49,852
$33,750
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
