Hofstra University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Hofstra University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.65, and a 40.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 78.9%, and 90.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.65
- Acceptance rate 40.6%
- First-time bar passage 78.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 90.1%
- Resident tuition $73,344
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 159 | 3.32 | — | 0.0% | $45,600 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.26 | — | 79.4% | $47,660 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.16 | — | 81.5% | $49,780 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.35 | — | 82.6% | $52,190 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.39 | — | 73.7% | $54,250 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.40 | — | 66.5% | $55,860 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.40 | 51.2% | — | $57,510 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.42 | 49.1% | 67.8% | $59,214 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.53 | 48.3% | 60.4% | $60,254 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.37 | 46.0% | 58.3% | $62,064 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.48 | 42.3% | 75.7% | $63,306 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.58 | 44.7% | 72.8% | $65,838 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.59 | 50.4% | 69.4% | $68,144 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.62 | 50.9% | 76.3% | $70,870 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.65 | 40.6% | 78.9% | $73,344 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 0.0% to 79.4% (+79.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,600 in 2011 to $73,344 in 2025 (+61%).
- Of 263 graduates, 90.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 13.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6.8 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law · University of Louisville School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Hofstra University School of Law?
Hofstra University School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is Hofstra University School of Law's bar passage rate?
78.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.3% within two years.
How much does Hofstra University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $73,344 per year, $73,344 non-resident. Median grant: $35,793.
What are Hofstra University School of Law's employment outcomes?
90.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 13.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Hofstra University School of Law?
Hofstra University School of Law admitted 40.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.