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Hofstra University
Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, NY . 4 Year 3.6
#840 in Best Colleges in America
100 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HEMPSTEAD, NY 11549

Overview

Hofstra University is a private research university located in the Hempstead and Ewingville areas of New York State, founded in 1935. The campus spans 244 acres, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 13:1. It offers around 175 undergraduate programs and over 200 graduate programs across disciplines including liberal arts, business, communication, education, engineering, nursing, law, and medicine. The university is renowned for its small class sizes, practice-oriented approach, and proximity to New York City. Students can gain valuable experiences through internships, research, artistic performances, and NCAA Division I athletics, making it a high-quality choice that combines extensive resources with personalized attention.

Rankings

  • 64

    #64 in Best Colleges for Public Health in America

  • 6

    #6 03 in Best Colleges in America

  • 78

    #78 in Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Health in America 64 of 281
  • Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America 78 of 558
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 105 of 931

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • B Value
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • A Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • B Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Radio and Television
    118 Graduates
  • Psychology
    101 Graduates
  • Finance
    87 Graduates
  • Business
    84 Graduates
  • Accounting
    77 Graduates
  • Marketing
    67 Graduates
  • Public Health
    62 Graduates
  • English
    56 Graduates
  • Journalism
    49 Graduates
  • Criminology
    48 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 68%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,045
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    70%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,747 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    303
  • Undergrads Over 25
    3%
  • Pell Grant
    24%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)

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