A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hofstra are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Hofstra University with a gender ratio of 25% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hofstra has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
25%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,540
|
| Women |
2,629
|
Hofstra serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191649 IPEDS survey data for Hofstra University.
Last updated February 24, 2025