Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
40.6%
2,448 applications
Median LSAT
157
25th–75th: 154–160
Median GPA
3.65
25th–75th: 3.35–3.83
Entering class
263
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $73,344 |
| Fees | $1,516 |
| Living expense budget | $36,009 |
| Total per year | $110,869 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $182,607 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
85%
25th percentile
$17,500
Median grant
$35,793
75th percentile
$71,586
23% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 231 awarded, 123 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
90%
chance of admission · 10% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $35,793 a year ($24,817–$57,269)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University?
The median LSAT for Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University's fall 2025 entering class was 157, with the middle half scoring 154 to 160. A score at or above 160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.65, with the middle half between 3.35 and 3.83.
What is Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University's acceptance rate?
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University admitted 40.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 993 offers from 2,448 applications, for an entering class of 263.
How much does Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University cost?
Tuition is $73,344 a year, plus $1,516 in fees and a $36,009 living expense budget, for a total of about $110,869 a year before scholarships.
Does Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University give scholarships?
85% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $35,793 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $17,500 to $71,586.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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