FAQ

Entering Class Statistics

How many students apply to Hofstra School of Law?
The number of applicants varies by year. For fall 2009 admissions, we received over 4,800 applications.

What are the LSAT and GPA 25th and 75th percentiles and medians of Hofstra Law Students?
The 2009 entering full-time class maintained a 157 median and 155/159 25th/75th percentile LSAT and a 3.56 median and 3.27/3.70 25th/75th GPA. Please note that Hofstra Law School does not require a specific LSAT score or GPA and other factors are considered in the admissions process.

Can you provide a profile of the entering class including class size, number of minority students, faculty ratio, etc.?
Of the 1,150 students at Hofstra Law School, 400 full-time and part-time students represent the first year class. Approximately 30% of the entering class is comprised of students of color. Students at Hofstra Law enjoy a 16:1 student to teacher ratio.

What is the average age of an entering student?
While the age of students ranges from 20 to 54 years, the average age of an entering student is 24 years.