Hofstra Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 68.08%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1310. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $57,660
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Hofstra:
- Total Enrollment: 10,685, including 396 online students
- 6,581 Undergraduate, 4,104 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.4% men, 59.6% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 69%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 23%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 306 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 120 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Hofstra Overview
Hofstra University (Hofstra) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hempstead, NY. Hofstra University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Hofstra's tuition & fees is $57,660 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,114.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,685 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Hofstra's acceptance rate is 68.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.30%. The median SAT score is 1310 and the ACT score is 30.
Hofstra ranked 202nd in National Universities and 62nd in New York Colleges rankings. Hofstra University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hofstra University is $57,660. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,120.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $59,958 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $32,336.
| Undergraduate | $57,660 |
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| Graduate | $31,120 |
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| Undergraduate | $59,958 |
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| Graduate | $32,336 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Hofstra University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Hofstra
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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