College statistics
- Address:
- 100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
11549 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.hofstra.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $56,545
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $56,545
- Room and Board:
- $18,942
- Acceptance Rate:
- 70.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $925,318,519
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Hofstra University is a private research institution in Hempstead, New York, classified as Research 2 with high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls roughly 10,400 students and emphasizes professional preparation, with business, management, marketing, and related services as the leading undergraduate major.
Tuition is $56,545 per year for all students, with total cost of attendance at $75,487 when including room and board. The university admitted 70.6 percent of applicants in its most recent admission cycle. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The 75th percentile SAT scores are 690 in Reading and 690 in Math, with a 75th percentile ACT Composite score of 31.
The university maintains a $925 million endowment and serves students who benefit from research opportunities alongside career-focused curricula. Hofstra works well for students seeking a suburban setting near New York City with a balance of academic research and professional development. Visit www.hofstra.edu/ for more information.