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Hofstra University
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  • 4 Year
  • HEMPSTEAD, NY

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Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

100 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11549
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
From Hofstra University

Hofstra University can help you get where you want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty, and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.

Find your future by choosing from approximately 165 undergraduate programs and approximately 175 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Professions and Human Services, Engineering and Applied Science, and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 and a priority on teaching excellence ensures you're part of creating your own success.

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Hofstra University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1180-1370
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$33,234 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,045 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 124 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 163 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 163 responses

Majors

Hofstra Listed Among Top Colleges in the Nation

academic spotlight

Hofstra University is among the top colleges and universities in the nation, and its award-winning, student-run radio station is one of the best college stations, according to The Princeton Review’s Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition. Hofstra University was also ranked among the best schools in the northeastern region.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    20%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,747 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
303
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 114 responses
  • Well rounded
    52%
  • Average
    12%
  • Focused
    11%
  • Diverse - no typical student!
    9%
  • Snob
    7%
  • Apathetic
    4%
  • Activist and hands on
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
48%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 194 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 226 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 118 responses
  • Well rounded school
    31%
  • Expensive.
    25%
  • Diverse
    24%
  • Friendly
    6%
  • Lack of College town
    3%
  • Liberal
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 91 responses

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