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Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a medium, private institution located in Hempstead, ny. Founded in 1935, Hofstra University offers undergraduate degrees in 179 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,051 undergraduates
cost $53,330 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hofstra University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.3%
SAT score average 1285
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.79
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hofstra University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Law
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Medicine
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $53,330
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,168
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,050
Cost of attendance* $73,548
Average financial aid package $37,363
Estimated cost $36,185 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $53,330
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,168
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,050
Cost of attendance* $73,548
Average financial aid package $37,363
Estimated cost $36,185 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hofstra University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,051, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

10,393

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
29%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
44%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hofstra University, students love their DanceWorks. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
phone 516-463-6600
address www.hofstra.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Danceworks

Student government association

Professional fraternity council

Hillel

Hofstra chronicle

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hofstra University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hofstra University?

Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University? 

The acceptance rate for Hofstra University is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Hofstra University?

The average high school GPA for Hofstra University students was 3.79.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hofstra University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hofstra University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $294,192.

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