Hofstra University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hempstead, NY
4.0 3 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

10,685

Location Hempstead, New York
Website hofstra.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#194

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hofstra University occupies 244 acres in suburban Hempstead, New York, located on Long Island approximately 25 miles east of New York City. The campus features a mix of contemporary and Georgian-style architecture, centered around a historic Dutch colonial estate that now serves as the university's administration building. Founded in 1935 on the former estate of lumber entrepreneur William Hofstra, the institution has evolved from a commuter school into a comprehensive private university with significant residential life facilities housing many of its undergraduate students. The university encompasses 10 academic schools, with notable strengths in business, communications, education, and health sciences, while also housing the Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Hofstra serves as a frequent host of significant political events, including U.S. presidential debates, and maintains Division I athletic programs competing in the Colonial Athletic Association.

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Ratings

Hofstra is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1230/1400
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/32
GPA 3.74

Acceptance Rate

68.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.3%
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,660

Costs for Hofstra University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$57,660
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,115
Room and Board		$18,082
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,050
Total One Year Cost		$79,907

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hofstra University are Business, Communication, and Psychology. 30% of students major in Business, 16% in Communication, and 8% in Psychology.