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#23 Best Private Colleges in New York

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York

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Overview

Enrollment
10,243
Hofstra University overview
Location Hempstead, New York
Online hofstra.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Hofstra University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Hempstead, New York, Hofstra University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 24,886 prospective students applied, and 16,862 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,659 enrolled in the school.  8,777 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,466 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $48,315 plus fees of $1,095. Hofstra is ranked 177 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10
Overall
9/10
Academics
8/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
7/10
Value

Hofstra is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Hofstra University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very High
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SAT 1180/1370
ACT 27/31
GPA 3.74
Applications Accepted
67.8% 
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Applications Due Jul 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$48,315
Costs for Hofstra University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,095
Room and Board $16,168
Budget for Other Expenses$2,050
Total One Year Cost$68,628

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$59,200 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Hofstra University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 30%
Communication 16%
Psychology 8%
Education 8%
Social Sciences 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191649 IPEDS survey data for Hofstra University.

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