Hofstra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #781 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #248 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #220 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 221 | In New York State |
| #160 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 133 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 6,110
- Graduates
- 4,128
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- hofstra.edu
Hofstra University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hofstra University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 67% | 71% |
| Applicants | 23,577 | 9,084 | 14,492 |
| Admissions | 16,346 | 6,098 | 10,248 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,704 | 708 | 996 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
1,556 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
439 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
603 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hofstra University are 1190-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
96 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hofstra University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5289 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1431 (14%) |
| Asian | 1342 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 864 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 544 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 400 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 336 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hofstra University is $35,036 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,867 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,427 |
| $48-75K | $33,832 |
| $75-110K | $37,890 |
| $110K+ | $36,347 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,215 | $28,260 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,215 | $28,260 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,215 | $28,260 |
| Fee in-district | $1,115 | $1,020 |
| Fee in-state | $1,115 | $1,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,115 | $1,020 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,978 |
| Room charge | $11,998 |
| Meal charge | $5,980 |
Hofstra University majors
Hofstra University has granted 1,383 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 1,098 master's across 74 programs, and 415 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hofstra University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 258 | ||
| Management Science | 168 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | 62 | |
| Medicine | 96 | ||
| Accounting | 42 | 51 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 70 | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 69 | 8 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 70 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 66 | ||
| Journalism | 56 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 57 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 54 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 32 | 16 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 46 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | 29 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 38 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | 38 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 16 | 21 | |
| Radio and Television | 36 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | 16 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 32 | ||
| Business Statistics | 11 | 20 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 31 | ||
| Criminology | 30 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | ||
| Health Law | 29 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 28 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 27 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| School Psychology | 11 | 15 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 22 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | 8 | |
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 20 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | 2 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 20 | ||
| Public Health, General | 20 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 19 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | 13 | |
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 | ||
| Dance, General | 17 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 13 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | 5 | |
| Taxation | 13 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | 5 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 10 | ||
| Linguistics | 10 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 10 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 9 | ||
| Engineering Science | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Neuroscience | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 8 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Molecular Medicine | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 6 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 5 | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 5 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | ||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 4 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 3 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | ||
| Writing, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,383 | 1,098 | 415 |
Hofstra University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hofstra University is a world-class research university with 16,898 scientific papers published and 274,080 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 130 | 284 |
| 1992 | 132 | 315 |
| 1993 | 129 | 353 |
| 1994 | 160 | 380 |
| 1995 | 149 | 446 |
| 1996 | 156 | 503 |
| 1997 | 145 | 626 |
| 1998 | 184 | 751 |
| 1999 | 153 | 766 |
| 2000 | 157 | 915 |
| 2001 | 178 | 1012 |
| 2002 | 270 | 1261 |
| 2003 | 228 | 1397 |
| 2004 | 248 | 1651 |
| 2005 | 288 | 1939 |
| 2006 | 304 | 2290 |
| 2007 | 316 | 2753 |
| 2008 | 331 | 3060 |
| 2009 | 295 | 3547 |
| 2010 | 365 | 3968 |
| 2011 | 490 | 4775 |
| 2012 | 591 | 5997 |
| 2013 | 643 | 7201 |
| 2014 | 605 | 9032 |
| 2015 | 735 | 11732 |
| 2016 | 847 | 13623 |
| 2017 | 973 | 16023 |
| 2018 | 1001 | 18783 |
| 2019 | 907 | 22527 |
| 2020 | 1033 | 28731 |
| 2021 | 971 | 33050 |
| 2022 | 917 | 33876 |
| 2023 | 886 | 33188 |
Hofstra University alumni
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Christopher Walken
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm actoractordancerstage actor
- Biography
-
Christopher Walken is an American actor. Prolific in film, dance, television, and on stage, Walken is the recipient of numerous accolades. He has earned an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.6 billion in the United States alone.
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Francis Ford Coppola
- Occupations
- film editorexecutive producerwinegrowerproducerdirector
- Biography
-
Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is considered one of the leading figures of the New Hollywood film movement of the 1960s and 1970s and is widely considered one of the greatest directors of all time. He is the recipient of five Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Palmes d'Or and a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA).
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James Caan
- Occupations
- karatekafilm actorcharacter actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
James Edmund Caan was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) – a performance which earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He reprised his role in The Godfather Part II (1974). He received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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Chris Weidman
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterkaratekakickboxerBrazilian jiu-jitsu practitioneramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Christopher James Weidman is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the middleweight division. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion.
General info
| Founded | 1935 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Je maintiendray |
| Colors | blue, white, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,936 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York, 11549 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 793,000 |
| Phone | 5164636600 |