About Hofstra university
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
10,871
Website
www.hofstra.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Hofstra University is a non-public institution located in Hempstead, New York. Long Island's largest non-public university.
Where is Hofstra University?
Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of the latest York University (NYU) under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of the latest York University at Hempstead, Long Island. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963.
Comprising 10 campuses, including the Northwell School of drugs and Deane School of Law, Hofstra is noted for a series of prominent Presidential conferences and hosting several presidential debates.
There are 3,381 faculty members (including more than 2,200 in the school of medicine system),6,913 undergraduates, with a total of 10,871 students overall, including all full and part-time undergraduates, graduates, law and medical students.
The campus has approximately more than 100 buildings on 99 hectares. A part of the campus located south of Hempstead Turnpike (NY Route 24) and west of California Avenue is found within the Village of Hempstead. A part of the campus north of Hempstead Turnpike and east of California Avenue is found in Uniondale and East Garden City.
Hofstra Online Degrees
The university's MBA program is ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 online MBA programs in the nation, making it the highest-ranked such program in the New York metro area – designed for busy professionals who need a flexible option to advance their careers.
Hofstra also offers an MBA program as well as other classes in New York City from a center in Manhattan. The campus is roughly 7 miles from the Borough of Queens in New York City.
Hofstra University offers more than 150 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate program options for their aspirant students.
Hofstra University Accreditation
Hofstra University is accredited in twenty-eight different academic areas and more than thirty total areas.
The institution is regionally accredited and is recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer various degree programs.
Hofstra Athletics Division
Students looking for activities can choose from over 200 clubs, including 21 NCAA Division I varsity sports and 29 fraternities and sororities. Hofstra University has a lively arts scene, with six theatres and the Hofstra University Museum of Art.
The school is about an hour's train ride away from New York City, and the university has shuttles to the local train station.
Rankings
As per Forbes, the rankings secured by Hofstra University are as follows -
292 - Top Colleges 2019
194 - In Private Colleges
144 - In Research Universities
120 - In The Northeast
296 - America's Best Value Colleges 2019
Admissions
Application Deadline
19th Dec
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1160 - 1340
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Hofstra University offers 14 types of graduate degrees across 170 program options.
HU utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hofstra University's ranking within the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities
The university admissions office is always ready to help students in selecting their desired courses. A candidate has to maintain an exceptional academics records with 1060 - 1340 SAT or 25 - 30 ACT.
Additionally, all the records and transcripts must be sent to the admissions department of the university no later than 19/12 of every academic year.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$32,443
Average Annual Cost
$44,640
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,060
Room And Board
$14,998
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,050
Total One Year Cost
$63,748
The annual list price to attend Hofstra University on a full-time basis is $63,748 for all students regardless of their residency.
This fee is comprised of $44,640 for tuition, $14,998 room and board, $1,000 for books and supplies, and $1,060 for other fees.
Out of state tuition for Hofstra University is $44,640, the same as New York residents.
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the present cost of a 4-year baccalaureate and living expenses at Hofstra University to be $254,992 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 5.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$217
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Marketing
115 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
108 Graduates
Psychology, General
104 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
99 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
88 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
86 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
71 Graduates
Journalism
63 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
57 Graduates
Public Health
51 Graduates
Political Science and Government
47 Graduates
Biology, General
46 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
43 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
35 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
33 Graduates
Criminology
31 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
30 Graduates
Sociology
28 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
28 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
26 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
23 Graduates
Engineering Science
22 Graduates
History
22 Graduates
International/Global Studies
22 Graduates
Computer Science
21 Graduates
Dance
21 Graduates
International Business
20 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
16 Graduates
Mathematics
16 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
15 Graduates
Economics
15 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
14 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
13 Graduates
Music
12 Graduates
Physics
12 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
10 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
10 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
10 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
10 Graduates
Education, Other
9 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
9 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
9 Graduates
Anthropology
8 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
8 Graduates
Philosophy
8 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
7 Graduates
Area Studies
5 Graduates
Computer Engineering
5 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
5 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
4 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
4 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
3 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
3 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
3 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
2 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
2 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
2 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
1 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
1 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
1 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
1 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
6,701
Socio-Economic Diversity
21%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$86,369 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 69% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
69%
Undergrads in College Housing
46%
Averege Housing Cost
$10,640/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,068/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,068/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Kate and Willie Hofstra (Lioness and Lion)
School Colors
blue, gold, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
149
Total Female Athletes
167
Intramural Sports
32
Sports Club
41
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by HU. At HU, $15,700 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Hofstra University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at HU costs around $5,068 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At HU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 45% male and 55% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$53,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$44 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$25,727
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,660
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,405
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$23,719
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$28,844
$30K - $48K
$26,414
$48K - $75K
$24,376
$75K - $110K
$25,082
> $110K
$24,249
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,957,478
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$38,143,512
Financial Aid department of the university is committed to providing necessary financial assistance to students who have trouble paying for their students.
The average reported annual net price for Hofstra University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $32,566. $35,162 is the normal Hofstra University's freshman financial aid offer. About 95.0% of incoming students get some kind of financial assistance, most of which are scholarships and grants.
An applicant has to file the FAFSA and receive the Student Aid Report to determine eligibility.
Hofstra University federal school code is 002732.
94.0% of freshmen (1,545 total) were awarded scholarships at Hofstra University, averaging $22,854 per student. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all colleges in the country. 382 freshman students were awarded a grant.
About 23.0% of Hofstra freshmen got grants with an average of $5,428 apiece. 5,899 Hofstra students receive grant aid (this is around 86.0% of the general student population). The usual amount these students receive is $22,180.
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