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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,647
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $76,540
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit college in Hempstead, NY with 6,488 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1319 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,647 per year ($23,816 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,540 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,890
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 16,157
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–700
200800
SAT Math610–700
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Hofstra University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $71,077
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $59,960
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,816
- $30–48k$26,489
- $48–75k$30,441
- $75–110k$34,218
- $110k+$34,880
Get a personal estimate with Hofstra University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $76,540
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,488
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White44%
- Hispanic19%
- Black10%
- Asian16%
Hofstra University FAQ
What is Hofstra University's acceptance rate?+
Hofstra University admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1319.
What ACT score do you need for Hofstra University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Hofstra University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hofstra University?+
In Fall 2023, 22,890 students applied to Hofstra University and 16,157 were admitted; 1,593 enrolled.
Does Hofstra University consider legacy status?+
No. Hofstra University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hofstra University require an essay?+
Hofstra University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hofstra University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $71,077 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,647.
What is Hofstra University's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 191649 · How we use this data
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