Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hempstead, NY. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Hofstra's 2024 tuition & fees is $55,450 for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,645.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 10,238 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Hofstra ranked 202^nd in National Universities and 62^nd in New York Colleges rankings. Hofstra University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Hofstra University is $55,450. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,950.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,654 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,635.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$55,450
Graduate	$29,950

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$57,654
Graduate	$30,635

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Hofstra University is 70.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.86%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,290.

The average graduation rate is 67%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 10,238 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Hofstra Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	70.59% Acceptance Rate / 9.86% Yield
Test Scores »	1,290 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »	67%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	83%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	10,238 (6,110 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$28,645

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Hofstra University has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Hofstra Offered Programs
Hofstra University Medical School
Hofstra University Law School
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Hofstra University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Hofstra
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes