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    Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NY · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    68.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1230-1400
    Cost after aid
    $34,176
    Graduation rate
    69%

    What Hofstra University says matters

    How Hofstra University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    68%
    17,035 of 25,021
    Yield
    6.3%
    1,068 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1240-1380
    ACT mid-50
    27-32
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    65%6,447 of 9,873
    Women
    70%10,573 of 15,123

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Hofstra University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission94

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    9,873
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    15,123
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    25
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    6,447
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    10,573
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    15
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    685
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,065
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    3
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    25,021
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    17,035
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,068
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    12,287
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    9,122
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,123
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    10,151
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    7,776
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    601
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,579
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    137
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    30
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    3
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    3
    Social studies
    4

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.26
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.04
    Submitting SAT Scores
    449
    Submitting ACT Scores
    72
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,240
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,310
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,380
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    610
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    650
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    700
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    32%
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    19%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    56%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    90%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    10%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    100%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    23%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    53%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    5.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    4.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    3.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    29%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    6.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    36%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    8.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    5.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    70
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Yes
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, in part
    05
    No
    01
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    20
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    24
    Transfer Admission20

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    764
    Women
    1,170
    Unknown
    1,934
    Total
    334
    Men
    482
    Another Gender
    816
    Unknown
    104
    Total
    104
    Women
    208

    Application for Admission

    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Required of All
    Interview
    Required of Some
    Standardized test scores
    Required of All
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required of All
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Students with fewer than 24 credits attempted must submit a high school transcript. Standardized test scores are optional. 14

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    94
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.hofstra.edu/sfs/financialaid/financialaid_yellowribbon_veteran.html
    Academic Offerings and Policies25

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life35

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    35%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    56%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    44%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    31%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    5.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    9.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    38%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    62%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses22

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/adm\_netprice.html

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    56545
    Tuition
    56545

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1115
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    18942
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    12582
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6360
    Required Fees:
    1115
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    18942
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    12582
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6360

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Yes
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
    1.5%

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation:
    1000
    Other expenses:
    1050
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation
    1608
    Other expenses:
    1050
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation:
    1608
    Other expenses:
    1200
    Financial Aid49

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    340
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    27,293
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    20
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    28,838
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1,681
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    25,182
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    109
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    33,510
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    12
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    11,285
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    1
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    1,990

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2024-2025 estimated

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    9956849.00

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    98452934.00
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    844289.00
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    112866785.00
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    24878848.00
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    9157208.00
    Federal Work-Study
    1055196.00
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    35091252.00
    Total Self-Help
    24495846.00
    Parent Loans
    174125.00
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    2760328.00
    Athletic Awards
    379209.00

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    51475910.00
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    1176054.00
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    53233225.00
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    14391202.00
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    2837074.00
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    17228276.00
    Total Self-Help
    19219582.00
    Parent Loans
    8845044.00
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    4602073.00

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    982

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    11
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    5
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Institutional Aid

    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Job skills
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Job skills
    X
    Leadership
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    The University has instituted several new grant aid initiatives designed to enroll and retain students. This includes increases in intuitional grants, changes to scholarship renewal policies, targeted endowments, and continuing student awards. 27
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred25

    Diploma/Certificates

    Natural resources and conservation
    1
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    2
    Communication/journalism
    12.5

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1
    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Architecture
    4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    5
    Communication/journalism
    9
    Computer and information sciences
    4
    Education
    3.6
    Engineering
    6.1
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.1
    English
    2.5
    Liberal arts/general studies
    4
    Biological/life sciences
    4.6
    Mathematics and statistics
    1
    Philosophy and religious studies
    6
    Physical sciences
    1.3
    Psychology
    7.9
    Public administration and social services
    3
    Social sciences
    8.5
    Visual and performing arts
    8.8
    Health professions and related programs
    13.5
    Business/marketing
    18.8
    History
    1.5
    Enrollment And Persistence18

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    30
    Hispanic/Latino
    380
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    193
    White, non-Hispanic
    619
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    8
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    322
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    176
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    26
    TOTAL
    1,754
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,219
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    627
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,846
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    21
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,019
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    429
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    117
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size19

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    13
    based on ____ students
    8,354
    and ____ faculty
    622

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    134
    10-19
    557
    20-29
    134
    30-39
    557
    40-49
    428
    50-99
    264
    100+
    30
    Total
    35
    2-9
    31
    10-19
    93
    20-29
    31
    30-39
    93
    40-49
    92
    50-99
    2
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: Hofstra University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Hofstra University

    Hofstra University is a small private university in Hempstead, NY, in a city setting.

    What Hofstra University looks for

    Hofstra University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Hofstra University?

      Hofstra University's middle 50% SAT range is 1230 to 1400. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Hofstra University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University?

      Hofstra University admits roughly 68% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Hofstra University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $34,176 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Hofstra University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Hofstra University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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