Hofstra University is a community of innovators, creators, and leaders dedicated to helping you find your purpose. Our class sizes are small — with a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio — and experienced professors who emphasize collaborative learning and personal attention.
Located just 25 miles from New York City, Hofstra boasts countless mentoring, internship, and full-time career opportunities with some of the world's leading companies. Across its 244-acre campus, Hofstra highlights the beauty of Long Island. And within 15 minutes, students can find themselves at the beach or exploring the history and culture of the surrounding towns.
Study, work, and play as you choose from 175 undergraduate program options focused on offering dynamic, life-changing experiences across a wide range of industries. And with the help of professors who are experts in their fields and an alumni network that spans the globe, there is no shortage of opportunities during your studies and after graduation.
Hofstra University is internationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and PayScale College ROI and Salary Reports. It is 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.
Equity and inclusion at Hofstra are highly valued and celebrated, and thanks to more than 200 clubs and organizations, not to mention 21 Division I athletic teams, there is always something here to make you feel at home.
Discover your purpose, your passions, and most importantly yourself at Hofstra University!
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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
Mack Student Center: the focal point of campus community life and home to a newly renovated full-service Starbucks, a large game room/e-sports, bookstore, diverse dining venues - including vegan, organic, kosher, halal, gluten free/food sensitivity and ethnic food and a late night pizza and salad station - and spacious lounges throughout where students meet for meals, socializing, club and organizational events.
The Fitness Center: The Fitness Center has an indoor track, six basketball courts, three group exercise studios for Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and other wellness programs as well as cardio and strength training machines, including ADA certified equipment. When not working out, students enjoy computer kiosks, healthy snacks, and intramural sports programs.
Axinn Library: Student lounge, 24-hour computer lab, individual and group study space, coffee shop, museum space on the 9th floor, entertainment space and academic support center including peer tutoring (Center for Academic Excellence).
Hof USA: A multi-functional entertainment center located in the center of residential and student life on campus. The complex includes a game area, casual dining, a diner style eatery, a large performance and dance area, and a 24-hour convenience store with grab and go sandwiches and salads, grocery, and sundries. Hof USA is a favorite evening and weekend destination on campus.
David S. Mack Sports Facilities: Home to Hofstra?s men?s and women?s Division I basketball, swim center, intramural fields - host to Fall Festival?s concerts and carnival, the Spring Music Festival, as well as intramural athletic programs including Quidditch - 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.
The Fitness Center: The Fitness Center has an indoor track, six basketball courts, three group exercise studios for Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and other wellness programs as well as cardio and strength training machines, including ADA certified equipment. When not working out, students enjoy computer kiosks, healthy snacks, and intramural sports programs.
Axinn Library: Student lounge, 24-hour computer lab, individual and group study space, coffee shop, museum space on the 9th floor, entertainment space and academic support center including peer tutoring (Center for Academic Excellence).
Hof USA: A multi-functional entertainment center located in the center of residential and student life on campus. The complex includes a game area, casual dining, a diner style eatery, a large performance and dance area, and a 24-hour convenience store with grab and go sandwiches and salads, grocery, and sundries. Hof USA is a favorite evening and weekend destination on campus.
David S. Mack Sports Facilities: Home to Hofstra?s men?s and women?s Division I basketball, swim center, intramural fields - host to Fall Festival?s concerts and carnival, the Spring Music Festival, as well as intramural athletic programs including Quidditch - 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: 22,888
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average HS GPA: 3.79
GPA Breakdown
53%
4.0
20%
3.75 - 3.99
11%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
600 - 690
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1220 - 1310
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
27 - 31
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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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
From award-winning directors to business leaders, our professors are scholars, artists, and scientists who are dedicated to teaching and leading the next generation of professionals. In fact, 93% of our full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields.
Hofstra offers innovative programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body, including Rabinowitz Honors College, Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP), Hofstra 4+4 Program (a highly selective BA-BS/MD program), Physician Assistant Studies Program (a highly selective BS/MS program), and First-Year Connections.
Rabinowitz Honors College students pursue degrees in any of the University's undergraduate programs and participate in all fields of advanced study.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Hofstra holds 38 academic and 41 total accreditations. The University offers six undergraduate degrees — BA, BBA, BE, BFA, BS, and BSEd — and approximately 175 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 is composed of 13 schools and colleges:
- Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
- School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
- School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- School of Education
- Frank G. Zarb School of Business
- The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
- Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
- Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College
- School of Health Sciences
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
1,281
with Terminal Degree
830
644
Men
637
Women
301
Minority
19
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
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.
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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.
Writing, General.
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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.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
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.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
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
There's no denying that a strong "sense of community" coupled with a "supportive staff" guarantee that "Hofstra [is] a great place to be." After all, the university really makes it a priority to "listen to students" and ensures that "social, academic, and personal concerns are always validated, addressed, and resolved." Undergrads here greatly benefit from a myriad "of opportunities regarding jobs, internships, and experiential learning." And they love that they have great "flexibility [when it comes to] courses [as well as] the ability to mix and match majors and minors." Though Hofstra has many great academic departments, students especially like to highlight the "dual degree programs and health science fields as they have so many connections to local hospitals and have top of the art equipment and cadaver labs." They also note the "extremely accomplished" School of Communications. With such renowned departments, it's reasonable to expect that your professors here will "do their best to challenge [you] and get [you] ready for the real world by teaching [you] critical thinking skills and giving [you] as many opportunities as possible to apply theory to real-life situations."
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
Michael Blisko
CEO, Infinity Healthcare Management
Francis Ford Coppola
Academy Award winning Screenwriter, Director and Producer
Randy Levine
President, New York Yankees
Victoria Mink
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, MSG Sports Inc.
Amy Rosenblum
Emmy Award winning Senior Executive Producer, NBC Universal Inc.
Paige Ross
Senior Managing Director and the Global Head of Human Resources, Blackstone
Joe Morton
Actor, film and TV
Academic Rating
81/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
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 2023-2024 annual tuition and fees for a full-time undergraduate student were $55,450. The cost of a housing and dining plan was approximately $18,939. Visit hofstra.edu/tuition for the full tuition and fees schedule.
Financial Aid
Hofstra University works to make a private college education affordable for students and their families. In fact, 97% of full-time first-year students in the fall of 2023 were awarded financial aid, including grants. Student Financial Services will assist you in exploring your options, including interest-free payments and a money-saving four-year locked-in rate for tuition and fees to help manage costs. For details, 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
$29,792
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,116
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,153
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$44,189
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$27,482
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$54,335
Required Fees
$1,115
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,200
Transportation for Commuters
$1,572
On-Campus Room and Board
$18,560
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
85/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Hofstra is home to 26 local/national fraternities and sororities, and more than 220 academic, media, multicultural, performance, pre-professional, religious, social/political, and sports clubs and organizations. Hofstra also offers 21 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
6,224
Foreign Countries Represented
72
Demographics
14.78%
Asian
8.84%
Black
17.08%
Hispanic
48.16%
Caucasian
2.18%
Unknown
3.66%
International
56% female
44% male
31% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Students Say
Incoming undergraduates have no reason to be nervous when starting at Hofstra. That's because the school has "a very welcoming student body," one where "just about everyone is approachable and happy to help you with homework or even directions to a building." As this individual shares, "I was drawn to Hofstra for the people, truly because everyone I met was so relaxed and happy to be here." Most students are also "incredib[ly] hardworking, driven, and passionate about the work they do." Fortunately, they "work together to achieve their goals. It's not a competitive environment." But perhaps what Hofstra undergrads appreciate most about their peers is just how diverse they are. While there are certainly a fair amount "from the Long Island/wider New York area," you'll definitely encounter "students from all 50 states and more than 25 other countries" as well as individuals from "all different ethnicities, cultures, religions." Just as critical, you're bound to discover "all sorts of people with unique interests." Indeed, this student assures us that "no matter what your passion, you can find someone who shares it."
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
At Hofstra, learning is not limited to the classroom. On a daily basis, students have access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including:
- Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room
- WRHU-88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra University
- Big data lab
- Robotics and advanced manufacturing lab
- Cell and tissue engineering lab
- Cybersecurity and Innovation Research Center
The Hofstra University Museum of Art is nationally accredited and houses 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
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
85/99
First-Year Students living on campus
55%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
98/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Other
Students Say
Undergraduates at Hofstra lead busy lives. Of course, that's understandable given how much there is to do. The university itself "puts [forth quite an] effort to [offer] fun things for their students." For example, "there is the Fall Fest, a carnival, special occasion meals... and other free activities." Undergrads can also frequently attend "any activity sponsored by the honors college" like open mic nights and alumni talk-backs. Many also like hitting up screenings of "different popular movies every Fri, Sat, and Sun" that are organized for them by another student club. There are numerous additional student-run organizations including the Culinary Club and WRHU-Radio Hofstra University. Particularly impressive is the school's TV network students can join regardless of their major. "We have our own television network called the HEAT Network, which [offers]...student-run shows, including our late-night sketch comedy show TNL, which has won a college Emmy. Hofstra's TV program gives off real world experience that truly isn't available at most collegiate institutions." Additionally, "community service opportunities are easy to come by and are often exciting." This is a popular activity and one that many agree "allow[s] the students to belong to something bigger and more important than their individual selves." Volunteer activities include "cleaning up the streets, raking leaves, [and] food drives." Finally, undergrads love that "with the Long Island Railroad being 15 minutes away from campus and Manhattan being a 40-minute train ride away from the Long Island, the city is extremely accessible, which makes it possible for students to enjoy a multitude of events and activities held [there]."
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
10
Number of Religious Organizations
6
9% join a fraternity
17% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
9% participate in intramural sports
6% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pride)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Pride)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
LGBT Support Groups: i. Queer and Trans People of Color Coalition (QTPOC)
ii. Gender Identity Alliance (GIA)
iii. The Pride Network: Hofstra University Chapter
iv. General LGBTQ resources
Minority Support Groups: Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion (http://www.hofstra.edu/studentaffairs/intercultural-engagement-inclusion/)
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
90/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
9%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
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
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
