68%

Acceptance Rate

$25,727

Avg.Financial Aid

002732

FAFSA Code

Hofstra university

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.hofstra.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    10,871

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

100 Hofstra University

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    19th Dec

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    68%

  • SAT Range

    1160 - 1340

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    25 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $70

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $32,443

  • Average Annual Cost

    $44,640

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $63,748

  • Other Fees

    $1,060

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctorate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

82%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$217

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,701

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

56%

Unknown

3%

Black

9%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

6%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

41%

Out Of State

54%

In State

5%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$53,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$4,250 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$44 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$25,727

Students Receiving Federal Grants

24%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,660

Students Receiving State Aid

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,405

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,719

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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