Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

B-

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About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Hempstead, NY, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 6,488 students. The acceptance rate is 68%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $69,039.

68%

Acceptance

$34,176

Net price

6,488

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

68%

Acceptance rate

1,319

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading620–700

SAT Math610–700

ACT Composite28–32

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$34,176

Average net price

$57,660

In-state tuition

$57,660

Out-of-state tuition

$18,082

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$70,624

Total cost of attendance

25%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$23,621

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$28,219

$30–48K

$31,387

$48–75K

$33,450

$75–110K

$36,769

$110K+

$37,348

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.0%

Health & Nursing16.7%

Communications11.3%

Visual & Performing Arts9.0%

Psychology7.5%

Social Sciences6.8%

Biology5.5%

Engineering5.3%

Computer Science5.0%

Education3.7%

After Graduation

$69,039

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,131

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$19,163

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,488

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Hispanic

19%

Asian

16%

Black

10%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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