Hofstra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #786 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #248 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #221 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 221 | In New York State |
| #144 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 135 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 6,224
- Graduates
- 4,169
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 68% | 73% |
| Applicants | 22,890 | 9,015 | 13,873 |
| Admissions | 16,157 | 6,096 | 10,060 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,590 | 697 | 893 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
1,433 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
324 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
493 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hofstra University are 1210-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hofstra University are 27-31 (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 | 5130 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1537 (15%) |
| Asian | 1407 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 891 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 656 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 386 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 359 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hofstra University is $35,687 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 | $29,667 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,575 |
| $48-75K | $35,162 |
| $75-110K | $38,553 |
| $110K+ | $37,740 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,335 | $29,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,335 | $29,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,335 | $29,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,115 | $610 |
| Fee in-state | $1,115 | $610 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,115 | $610 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,560 |
| Room charge | $12,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,160 |
Hofstra University majors
Hofstra University has granted 1,266 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 1,122 master's across 68 programs, and 444 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hofstra University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 258 | ||
| Management Science | 186 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | 63 | |
| Psychology, General | 100 | ||
| Medicine | 93 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 76 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 58 | 17 | |
| Accounting | 49 | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | 11 | |
| Journalism | 47 | 18 | |
| Finance, General | 60 | 1 | |
| Computer Science | 45 | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 12 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 57 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 38 | 14 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 51 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 24 | 13 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 36 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 10 | 24 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 33 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 16 | 16 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Health Law | 31 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | ||
| Criminology | 30 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 25 | 5 | |
| Public Health, General | 29 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 27 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | 16 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 26 | ||
| Business Statistics | 11 | 14 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 22 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | 7 | |
| School Psychology | 9 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 20 | |
| History, General | 21 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | ||
| Radio and Television | 20 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 19 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | 4 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 17 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | 3 | |
| Medical Informatics | 14 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 13 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 12 | ||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 12 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | 6 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Dance, General | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | ||
| Taxation | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 9 | ||
| Neuroscience | 9 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 8 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 3 | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 7 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 5 | ||
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 5 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 5 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Linguistics | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Molecular Medicine | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 2 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | ||
| Japanese Studies | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,266 | 1,122 | 444 |
Hofstra University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 65% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hofstra University is a world-class research university with 18,923 scientific papers published and 391,263 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 Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 136 | 429 |
| 1993 | 135 | 483 |
| 1994 | 165 | 516 |
| 1995 | 152 | 613 |
| 1996 | 170 | 667 |
| 1997 | 145 | 833 |
| 1998 | 202 | 953 |
| 1999 | 162 | 980 |
| 2000 | 166 | 1188 |
| 2001 | 185 | 1322 |
| 2002 | 291 | 1696 |
| 2003 | 258 | 1899 |
| 2004 | 262 | 2164 |
| 2005 | 312 | 2611 |
| 2006 | 323 | 2944 |
| 2007 | 335 | 3579 |
| 2008 | 342 | 3960 |
| 2009 | 318 | 4542 |
| 2010 | 461 | 5320 |
| 2011 | 543 | 6027 |
| 2012 | 645 | 7689 |
| 2013 | 684 | 9295 |
| 2014 | 679 | 11560 |
| 2015 | 790 | 15159 |
| 2016 | 946 | 17936 |
| 2017 | 1034 | 21012 |
| 2018 | 1024 | 24041 |
| 2019 | 958 | 29234 |
| 2020 | 1065 | 38529 |
| 2021 | 1069 | 42751 |
| 2022 | 949 | 40722 |
| 2023 | 935 | 41701 |
| 2024 | 852 | 39820 |
Hofstra University alumni
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Francis Ford Coppola
- Occupations
- composerdirectorscreenwriteractorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Francis Ford Coppola is an American filmmaker. He is considered one of the leading figures of the New Hollywood and one of the greatest directors of all time. Coppola is the recipient of five Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Palmes d'Or and a BAFTA Award.
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Christopher Walken
- Occupations
- television actordirectorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Christopher Walken is an American actor. His diverse work on stage and screen has earned him numerous accolades including 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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James Caan
- Occupations
- film directoractortelevision actorcharacter actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Edmund Caan was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) – a performance that earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He received a motion-picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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Chris Weidman
- Occupations
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitionerkickboxerkaratekamixed martial arts fighteramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Christopher James Weidman is an American professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where 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 | 1,987 |
| 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 |