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Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY • private • I | Coastal Athletic Association
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Acceptance
70.6%
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Grad Rate
67%
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Cost
$75,627

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,641 • Total: 11,251
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Website
www.hofstra.edu/
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,951 (44.4%) • Female: 3,690 (55.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 943 14.2%
Black/African American 594 8.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1,111 16.7%
White 3,104 46.7%
Two or More Races 326 4.9%
International 297 4.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
70.6%
16,157 admitted from 22,890 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 610-690
Math: 600-690
Total: 1210-1380
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-31
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
66.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
83.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$75,627
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $56,545
Room & Board
$18,082
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $28,219
$30,001-48,000 $31,387
$48,001-75,000 $33,450
$75,001-110,000 $36,769
$110,001+ $37,348
Students Receiving Pell Grants
93%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$35,687

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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