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Information Summary
Ranks 359th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 10,131 |
| Total Enrollment | 12,890 |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, humanities/social sciences dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Hofstra University?
Ranks 212th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $22,200 | $22,200 | $22,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $735 | $735 | $735 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $930 | $930 | $930 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $740 | $740 | $740 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $38,296 | $38,296 | $38,296 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $41,175 | $41,175 | $41,175 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $29,415 | $29,415 | $29,415 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $34,634 | $34,634 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $626 | $626 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $20,012  $24,830 |
$20,012  $24,830 |
$20,012  $24,830 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,000  $9,800 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,100  $2,666 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,175  $11,760 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,155  $3,585 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,155  $3,585 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 15,981 (6,376 male / 9,605 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 9,953 (4,114 male / 5,839 female) |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,774 (804 male / 970 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,764 (800 male / 964 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 10 (4 male / 6 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Hofstra University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Hofstra University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 442nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 15% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 386th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 72% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1060 / 1240 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 4,200 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,500 |
| Board Fee | $3,300 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,086 | 422 |  24% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,381 | 605 |  35% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,455 | 1,040 |  60% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,324 | 966 |  56% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,476 |  86% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Hofstra University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 126 | 105 | 231 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 413 | 684 | 1,097 |
Hispanic | 368 | 540 | 908 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 291 | 277 | 568 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 16 | 6 | 22 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,436 | 4,455 | 7,891 |
Race Unknown | 959 | 1,214 | 2,173 |
| Total | 5,609 | 7,281 | 12,890 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Hofstra University?
