Hofstra University is a diverse, dynamic community where you can pursue your passions, with a greater purpose. Our classes are small, and our programs are tailored to empower students to seek, shape, and discover their own educational and career path.
Live, work, and play on a suburban campus with landscaped quads and ivy-covered buildings that's less than an hour by train from New York City, with its countless cultural, recreational, and internship opportunities.
Build leadership skills through varied clubs, organizations, and service projects. Our students log 100,000 volunteer hours every year, and Hofstra has been recognized by the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years.
Hofstra University is internationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and PayScale College ROI and Salary Reports. We are the only university to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016), and one of only three universities in the New York metropolitan area with schools of engineering, medicine, and law.
Our more than 11,000 students come from 50 states and territories and 82 countries, but they share an entrepreneurial spirit, a curiosity about the world, and a desire to make a difference. At Hofstra, you will be challenged, you will be supported, you will discover your best self.
You will be a world changer.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Emilie Doleshel
Associate Director for Campus Visit
Associate Director for Campus Visit
Address
Admissions Center
Bernon Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549
Bernon Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone
516-463-3034
Email
visithofstra@hofstra.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
1. Mack Student Center ? home of the newly renovated Commuter Lounge and Pride Den (the campus living room), is the focal point of campus community life where students meet for meals, socializing, club and organizational events, a large game room, the bookstore and diverse dining venues including vegan, organic, kosher, halal, gluten free/food sensitivity and ethnic food and a late night pizza and salad station.
2. The Fitness Center - The Fitness Center has an indoor track, six basketball courts, three group exercise studios for Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, and other wellness programs as well as cardio and strength training machines, including ADA certified equipment. When not working out, students enjoy computer kiosks, a Wi-Fi accessible lounge area, healthy snacks, and intramural sports programs.
3. Axinn Library ? Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), student lounge, 24-hour Hammer Lab, public event space, study space, coffee shop, museum space on the 9th floor, entertainment space and Honors College.
4. ?Hof USA? - A multi-functional entertainment center located in the center of residential and student life on campus. The complex includes a billiards and game area, casual dining, a large performance and dance area, Smashburger and Dutch Treats--open around the clock?with grab and go sandwiches and salads, grocery, and sundries. Hof USA is a favorite evening and weekend destination on campus.
5. David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex ? serves as the site for Hofstra?s men?s and women?s Division I basketball team competitions, career and internship fairs, numerous national association exhibitions and shows, three Presidential debates, and is where Hofstra students and their families begin their college journey during Welcome Week and conclude the journey four years later during the commencement program.
2. The Fitness Center - The Fitness Center has an indoor track, six basketball courts, three group exercise studios for Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, and other wellness programs as well as cardio and strength training machines, including ADA certified equipment. When not working out, students enjoy computer kiosks, a Wi-Fi accessible lounge area, healthy snacks, and intramural sports programs.
3. Axinn Library ? Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), student lounge, 24-hour Hammer Lab, public event space, study space, coffee shop, museum space on the 9th floor, entertainment space and Honors College.
4. ?Hof USA? - A multi-functional entertainment center located in the center of residential and student life on campus. The complex includes a billiards and game area, casual dining, a large performance and dance area, Smashburger and Dutch Treats--open around the clock?with grab and go sandwiches and salads, grocery, and sundries. Hof USA is a favorite evening and weekend destination on campus.
5. David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex ? serves as the site for Hofstra?s men?s and women?s Division I basketball team competitions, career and internship fairs, numerous national association exhibitions and shows, three Presidential debates, and is where Hofstra students and their families begin their college journey during Welcome Week and conclude the journey four years later during the commencement program.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Manhattan-just 25 miles away.
Atlantic Ocean Beaches
Hamptons
Cultural Attractions- Lincoln Center, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway
Arenas and Venues - Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, the Barclays Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium, and NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Atlantic Ocean Beaches
Hamptons
Cultural Attractions- Lincoln Center, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway
Arenas and Venues - Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, the Barclays Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium, and NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Saturday
9am - 3pm
516-463-3034
9am - 3pm
516-463-3034
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Please contact admissions to schedule a visit.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
For Faculty visit, contact Admissions. For Coach visit, contact Coach directly.
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
VisitHofstra@hofstra.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Hofstra offers complimentary campus shuttles to rail service, local shops, and entertainment, as well as Zipcars for student use. The closest airports are: John F. Kennedy Airport, LAGuardia Airport and MacArthur Airport. All have taxi and limo services.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Southern New Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, Maryland , Washington D.C., and Virginia:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 13. Follow Route 278 to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Take the left exit off the bridge onto the Belt Parkway east. Take that to Exit 25A (Southern State Pkwy east- Belt Pkwy splits, stay left). Take that to Exit 22N (Meadowbrook Pkwy North). Stay on the Meadowbrook Pkwy until exit M4 (signs says "Hempstead, Coliseum") - Follow "From All Points," below.
From Northwestern New Jersey, Northern Pennsylvania, and the Middle States:
Take either Interstate 78, Interstate 80, US Route 22, New Jersey Route 4, or New Jersey Route 17 to the George Washington Bridge. Proceed over the bridge to the Cross Bronx Expressway onto the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow "From the Throgs Neck Bridge," below.
From Upstate New York:
Take the New York Thruway over the Tappan Zee Bridge to the cross Westchester Expressway (Interstate 287). Stay on the Expressway to the New England Thruway. Proceed South on the Thruway to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow "From the Throgs Neck Bridge,"
From New England:
Proceed South to the New England Thruway (Interstate 95) and take this to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow "From the Throgs Neck Bridge".
From the Throgs Neck Bridge:
Take the Cross Island Pkwy. To the Grand Central Pkwy. East. The Grand Central Pkwy. Will turn into the Northern State Pkwy. Take this to exit 31A, the Meadowbrook Pkwy South. Take the Meadowbrook Pkwy. To exit M4 (Sign says "Hempstead, Coliseum"). Follow "From All Points," below.
From Manhattan:
Take the Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) east to exit 38, which is the Northern State Parkway East. Take this to exit 31A - The Meadowbrook Pkwy south. Take the Meadowbrook Pkwy to exit M4 (sign says "Hempstead, Coliseum".)
From All Points:
From exit M4 you will be on Route 24 West (also known as Hempstead Turnpike.) Stay on 24 W for about one mile. Pass the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the right. Hofstra University is on both sides of Hempstead Turnpike. You will see two overhead walkways (Unispans)Make a left at the light just after the second walkway. The Admissions Center, Bernon Hall is the first building you will see on your left.
Local Accommodations
The Long Island Marriot (101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale, NY/516-794-3800); Garden City Hotel (45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY/516-747-3000); Hilton Garden Inn (575 Privado Road, Westbury, NY/1-516-683-8200).
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Admissions
Admissions
Overall
From The School
Hofstra University seeks to enroll students from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations, with varied interests. Applications are accepted for fall and spring admission. The Admission Committee reviews each application individually to assess academic achievement, curricular rigor, leadership potential, depth of extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, and overall interest in attending Hofstra. The application process provides an opportunity for the prospective student to share information that may not be apparent on a transcript or through a test score. Go to hofstra.edu/admission for information about the admission process, or go to hofstra.edu/visit to schedule a campus visit today!
Overview
Applicants: 27,620
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Average HS GPA: 3.64
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 660
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 670
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 30
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Learn the art of filmmaking from an Emmy Award-winning director. Discuss economic policy with top business leaders and former Cabinet members. Debate political strategy with a former presidential candidate. Participate in faculty research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Our professors are scholars, artists, and scientists who are passionate about their work and dedicated to teaching and training the next generation of leaders.
With an average undergraduate class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, students are encouraged to debate, question, and think critically in an open, collaborative learning environment. Ninety-one percent of our full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields.
Requirements for graduation vary among schools and majors. A liberal arts core curriculum is integral to all areas of concentration. Hofstra's academic calendar is organized in a traditional fall and spring semester system, and offers an optional January session and three optional summer sessions (between May and August).
Hofstra offers innovative programs to meet the needs of its diverse student body. These include Hofstra University Honors College, Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP), Hofstra 4+4 Program (a highly selective BA-BS/MD program), and First-Year Connections.
Hofstra University Honors College students can study in any of the University's undergraduate programs and are involved in all fields of advanced study.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Hofstra holds 27 academic and 30 total accreditations. The University offers six undergraduate degrees – BA, BBA, BE, BFA, BS, and BSEd – and approximately 160 undergraduate program options. Hofstra also offers more than 100 dual-degree programs, which allow students to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time, and at lower cost, than if each degree was pursued separately.
The University comprises the following schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Education; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics); Hofstra University Honors College; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science; Academic Health Sciences Center (Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies; School of Health Professions and Human Services); and Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
1,236
with Terminal Degree
795
654
Men
582
Women
223
Minority
15
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area Studies, Other.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Caribbean Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other.
Neuroscience.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business Statistics.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor Studies.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science.
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Forensic Science and Technology.
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Financial Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Dance, General.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Painting.
Photography.
Students Say
From the instant you set foot on Hofstra University’s “beautiful” campus, you can sense the “comforting and welcoming” vibe that permeates the school. Undergrads here happily report that their college is “full of opportunities” to develop “socially as well as intellectually.” Many are also quick to note that the university provides “really great services for people with disabilities.” And students value Hofstra’s “proximity to New York City, [which] makes it ideal for [landing]…internships and [jobs].”
Academically, undergrads especially love to highlight the “impressive” Lawrence Herbert School of Communications, which is flush with some rather unique opportunities. For example, as one amazed students explains, Hofstra’s radio station—WRHU— “is the ONLY college radio station to be a flagship station for a professional sports team. We are the radio home for the New York Islanders.” Across all courses of study, Hofstra undergrads benefit from “small” class sizes. In turn, this gives students “a better opportunity to connect with their professors and advisors” than they’d have in large lectures. And, speaking of professors, the university consistently hires instructors who are “very knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects.” It’s also quite evident that they “really care about their students and want them to succeed.” Finally, as one thrilled dance major sums up, “I could not put together a better university if I tried.”
Academically, undergrads especially love to highlight the “impressive” Lawrence Herbert School of Communications, which is flush with some rather unique opportunities. For example, as one amazed students explains, Hofstra’s radio station—WRHU— “is the ONLY college radio station to be a flagship station for a professional sports team. We are the radio home for the New York Islanders.” Across all courses of study, Hofstra undergrads benefit from “small” class sizes. In turn, this gives students “a better opportunity to connect with their professors and advisors” than they’d have in large lectures. And, speaking of professors, the university consistently hires instructors who are “very knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects.” It’s also quite evident that they “really care about their students and want them to succeed.” Finally, as one thrilled dance major sums up, “I could not put together a better university if I tried.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Meena Bose
Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies, Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency
Irwin Kellner
Augustus B. Weller Chair of Economics, Executive MBA Program
Phillip Lopate
John Cranford Adams Chair in the Humanities, English
Charol Shakeshaft
Professor, School of Education, Department of Foundations, Leadership and Policy Studies
Salvatore Sodano
Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Prominent Alumni
Francis Ford Coppola
Academy Award winning Screenwriter, Director and Producer
Nelson DeMille
Author
Diane Garnick
Chief Income Strategist, TIAA; Chairman and Managing Partner, Gartland & Mellina Group
Randy Levine
President, New York Yankees
Amy Rosenblum
Emmy Award winning Senior Executive Producer, NBC Universal Inc.
Shawn Matthews
CEO, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Joe Morton
Actor, film and TV
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
The 2017-2018 annual tuition and fees for a full-time undergraduate student were $43,960. The cost of a housing and dining plan was approximately $14,930. Visit hofstra.edu/tuition for the full tuition and fees schedule.
Financial Aid
Hofstra University works hard to make a private college education affordable for students and families, and offers several financial aid options for new undergraduates, including interest-free payment plans and a money-saving four-year locked-in rate for tuition and fees (hofstra.edu/lockedintuitionrate) to help students manage costs from admission through graduation. For details, students should visit hofstra.edu/financialaid.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,169
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,127
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,533
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
63%
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$24,438
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$46,450
Required Fees
$1,060
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,050
Transportation for Commuters
$1,392
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,428
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
86/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Hofstra is home to 33 local/national fraternities and sororities, and more than 270 academic, media, multicultural, performance, pre-professional, religious, social/political, and sports clubs and organizations. Hofstra also offers 17 intercollegiate athletic programs competing at the NCAA Division I level.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is Hofstra's student-run governing body. Composed of full-time undergraduate students, the SGA is a liaison between students and the University's faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees. The SGA plans and executes multiple programs and initiatives throughout the academic year, and oversees the finances of over 180 clubs and organizations.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,701
Foreign Countries Represented
81
Demographics
11.49%
Asian
8.93%
Black
12.45%
Hispanic
55.59%
Caucasian
2.36%
Unknown
5.89%
International
55% female
45% male
38% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Students Say
The “student body at Hofstra is a unique mixture of commuters and residential students.” The school manages to attract both individuals from the surrounding Long Island area as well as undergrads who come all the way from China. No matter where they hail from, Hofstra students gladly report that, for the most part, their peers are “very friendly.” As an English major further explains, “I can walk up to just about anyone and start a conversation on anything from the weather to Plato and Socrates.” An industrial engineering student concurs, assuring us that students “are really helpful; whenever you need anything, they [are] there for you even if they haven’t gotten to know you yet.” And, perhaps most importantly, undergrads here “are notorious for their work ethic and ability to juggle internships, academics, and getting involved on campus.” Finally, one confident psych student assures us that, “with over 200 clubs, everyone is able to find their niche and join a friend group.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Hofstra is a global community just 25 miles east of Manhattan. Our 244-acre campus is a nationally registered arboretum with 75 outdoor sculptures that blooms with thousands of tulips every spring.
Students can choose to live in one of our 35 residence halls, each with a unique flair, community, and life of its own. We also offer 10 living-learning communities, in which students live with classmates in the same programs, or who share the same passion for leadership, health professions, or the arts.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Connect with the real world through experiential learning in our cutting-edge facilities, including the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room; WRHU-88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra University; a big data lab; a robotics and advanced manufacturing lab; and a cell and tissue engineering lab. Hofstra also boasts six theaters, as well as the most historically accurate replica of Shakespeare's original Globe stage in the U.S., which is used for the University's annual Shakespeare Festival.
The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex is a 5,023-seat arena that is home to the Hofstra Pride men's wrestling team and the men's and women's basketball teams.
Our nationally accredited museum has a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works of art.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Hofstra extends learning beyond the classroom through internship programs, a Co-op program, and study abroad opportunities. Our internship programs capitalize on the University's proximity to New York City, allowing students to gain on-the-job experience in areas such as advertising, business, entertainment, finance, and media. The Co-op program at the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science offers students paid work experience in a field related to their major.
Study abroad programs are offered in Europe, Asia, South America, and more. Students can explore the world while enhancing their college experience and earning course credits. Learn more at hofstra.edu/studyabroad.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
43%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
82/99
First-Year Students living on campus
65%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
It’s not uncommon for Hofstra students to spend the majority of their week hitting the books. Fortunately, when they need a distraction from studying, there is plenty of fun to be had! To begin with, the student body is fairly athletic. As one psychology major shares, “Our sports team[s] have dedicated followings, from quidditch to volleyball.” Moreover, “there are so many amazing clubs that offer so much to their members and provide community outreach and volunteer opportunities.” Undergrads also love partaking in events such as “trivia night, [and] coffee house, which presents student-based music and comedy performances.” “A lot of students also participate in Hofstra Versus Zombies…once every semester.” When undergrads truly need a break, they often consider heading to the beach, which is a mere “ten miles [away].” And, of course, undergrads here absolutely love that New York City is so accessible. A physician assistant student explains, “there is…a direct train to NYC only fifteen minutes away and Hofstra provides a shuttle to the train station.” All in all, you have to work pretty hard to be bored here.
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Progam for Academic Learning Skills (PALS)
Type of Program
For LD/ADD Only
Director
Julie Yindra
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Psychoeducational or neuropsychological exam.Documentation Required for ADHD
Psychoeducational or neuropsychological exam.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
223
Number of Honor Societies
39
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
6
8% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
23% participate in intramural sports
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pride)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Pride)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
LGBT Support Groups: Student run organization: Pride Network
(https://www.hofstra.edu/studentaffairs/lgbtq/pride.html)
Minority Support Groups: Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion
(http://www.hofstra.edu/studentaffairs/intercultural-engagement-inclusion/); Peer Mentor Program, and Counseling Center Support Groups.
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
88/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Lenovo and Apple
