Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
#154 National Colleges
68.49%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
6,400 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, large, highly residential
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Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. It is Long Island's largest private university, Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University (NYU) under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island. It became an independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.
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Location
City
Hempstead, New York
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 25.6% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 16.2% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 11.2% |
| Social Sciences | 7.8% |
| Engineering | 6.8% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 6.7% |
| Psychology | 6.2% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 3.7% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.9% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.8% |
| Education | 2.1% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 1.5% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.4% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.3% |
| History | 1.1% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | 0.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 0.6% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.3% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.3% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.3% |
Cost
Tuition
$47,510.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
46.95%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$32,838.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1262
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 680 | 630 | 580 |
| Verbal | 660 | 620 | 580 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| English | 32 | 28 | 24 |
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