Hofstra University

(Hempstead, NY)

Hofstra University can help you get where you want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.Find your future by choosing from about 140 undergraduate in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health and Human Services and Honors studies, as well as schools of law and medicine. The student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and a priority on teaching excellence ensures you're part of creating your own success.At Hofstra, you'll have all the resources you need - excellent library resources with extensive online and print collections, state-of-the-art classrooms, learning and laboratory facilities, and extensive wired and wireless Internet access, including the only Internet2 connection among private colleges on Long Island.A diverse mix of cultural, social, athletic and recreational activities delivers the full college experience. Hofstra offers students the opportunity to live and learn on our beautiful, 240-acre campus on Long Island and have easy access to the academic, cultural and career opportunities in the New York City metropolitan area.

Admissions

53%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.4
  • January 01, 2010
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1630–1900 SAT Total
  • 540–630 SAT Reading
  • 550–640 SAT Math
  • 540–630 SAT Writing
  • 23–27 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$45,282
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $30,130
  • $30,130
  • $14,152
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

9,064
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • 52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Entrepreneurship

Engineering

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Performing Arts

Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Other Social Sciences, Psychology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Comedy, Computers, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, Student Council, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society

Long Description

Hofstra, founded in 1935, is a private university. Its 238-acre campus is located in Hempstead, 25 miles east of New York City.

Mailing Address

100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
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