Hofstra University Comparison

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Overview

Hofstra
Location Hempstead, NY
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 10,238
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #194
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website hofstra.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Hofstra
Tuition (In State) $52,215
Tuition (Out of State) $52,215
Room & Board $17,168
Avg Net Price $35,036
Avg Grant Aid $30,958
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

Hofstra
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 23,577
Admitted 16,346
Acceptance Rate 69.3%
Enrolled % 10.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.74
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 26/31
SAT Range 1190/1370
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

Hofstra
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (30%)
  • Communication (16%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Education (8%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)

Outcomes

Hofstra
Graduation Rate 58%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $59,200
Making Student Loan Payments 72%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,500
Median Loan Payment $242

Diversity

Hofstra
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 57%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 14%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 1%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

Hofstra
% In-State 64%
% Out-of-State 32%

Campus

Hofstra
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/