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Location & Contact
Address
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
United States
Hempstead, NY 11549
United States
Contact
Sunil A. Samuel
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Email: admission@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-6700
Fax: 516-463-5100
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Email: admission@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-6700
Fax: 516-463-5100
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22,890
Applied
16,157
Accepted
6,224
Enrolled
Female Admissions
13,873
Females Applied
10,060
Females Accepted
73%
Male Admissions
9,015
Males Applied
6,096
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.79
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Required for some programs |
Interview |
Other requirements: | Proof of degree, TOEFL required for international students |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 620 | 610 | 690 | |
SAT Math | 626 | 600 | 690 | |
ACT Composite | 27 | 27 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
56,545
Private
Fees
1,115
Full-time student fees
18,560
Room & board
12,400
Room only
Financial Aid
37,363
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,924
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
30,997
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,153
Avg. Loan Aid
24,575
Avg. Grant Aid
27,116
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,224
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
31%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 17.08% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 8.84% |
White or Caucasian | 48.16% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.24% |
Asian | 14.78% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
Two or more races | 5.05% |
Other | 2.18% |
Gender
Male (43.65%)
Female (56.35%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 39% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Festival/Music Fest (Spr), Relay for Life and Club Carnival during Welcome Week
Fall Festival/Music Fest (Spr), Relay for Life and Club Carnival during Welcome Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
223 registered clubs and organizations
223 registered clubs and organizations
Most popular organizations:
DanceWorks, Student Government Association , Professional Fraternity Council, Hillel and Hofstra Chronicle
DanceWorks, Student Government Association , Professional Fraternity Council, Hillel and Hofstra Chronicle
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Residence halls have security cameras, require card access to enter, and entrance is monitored by resident student safety representativ
Residence halls have security cameras, require card access to enter, and entrance is monitored by resident student safety representativ
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,281
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 478
Part-time - 803
Male - 644
Female - 637
Hofstra University