All About Hofstra
Hofstra is a diverse, dynamic institution that honors tradition while challenging convention, always finding our own unique path. Hofstra provides students with an engaged, experiential and highly ranked education that combines an intimate learning environment with all the resources of a large university, including state-of-the-art facilities for academics and student life and competitive Division I athletics. Located just outside New York City, our traditional, tree-lined campus is home to a global, ambitious and entrepreneurial student body who take advantage of all metropolitan New York has to offer.
At Hofstra we nurture ideas. Ideas can change the world - if we’re willing to work for them. That’s why over 80 years, we’ve created an environment where new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement and interaction. We keep our classes small. We offer tailored programs. We build spaces that encourage participation and investigation. Together, we seek creative solutions. And we look beyond our own community and experiences for inspiration, because ideas are always evolving – and so are we.
Hofstra University – Pride and Purpose.
Campus Information
- Founded in 1935
- Located in Hempstead, Long Island, 25 miles east of NYC
- President: Susan Poser, PhD, JD
- Provost: Charlie Riordan, PhD
- Private, nonsectarian, coeducational
- 117 buildings on 244 acres
- 44 academic and 47 total accreditations
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa
- 100% program accessibility for persons with disabilities
- More than 150,500 alumni
Academic Programs & Degrees
Colleges & Schools
- Frank G. Zarb School of Business
- Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science
- Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
- Hofstra University Continuing Education
- Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
- The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- The Stuart & Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College
Semester schedule with an optional January session and three optional Summer sessions (between May & August).
- 6 undergraduate degrees; 175 program options:
BA, BBA, BE, BFA, BS, BSED - 15 graduate degrees; approximately 200 program options:
ADVC, CERT, DNP, EDD, LLM, MA, MBA, MFA, MHA, MPH, MS, MSED, PD, PHD, PSYD - 3 professional practice degrees:
AUD, JD, MD - 20 dual degrees with over 100 program options:
BA/JD; BA/MA; BA/MBA; BA/MD; BA/MFA; BA/MS; BA/MSED; BBA/MBA; BBA/MS; BBA/MSED; BS/MA; BS/MBA; BS/MD; BS/MS; BS/MSED; JD/MBA; JD/MPH; MD/MBA; MD/MPH; MD/PHD
2023-24 Degrees Conferred
| Bachelor's | 1,214 |
| Post-bachelor's Certificate | 1 |
| Master's | 1,038 |
| Post-master's Certificate | 75 |
| Doctoral - Research/Scholarship | 95 |
| Doctoral - Professional Practice | 379 |
| TOTAL | 2,802 |
| Female (%) | 60% |
| Students of Color (%) | 34% |
Employee Characteristics
Fall 2024
Unduplicated Employee Count: 2,599
*Faculty:
| Full-Time | 493 |
| Part-Time | 827 |
| Total Faculty | 1,320 |
| Full-Time (FTE) | 58% |
| Female | 49% |
| Faculty of Color | 26% |
| Tenured | 68% |
| Highest Degree (FT) | 93% |
*Other Employees:
| Full-Time | 1,139 |
| Part-Time | 80 |
| Total Employees (non-faculty) | 1,215 |
| Full-time (%) | 93% |
| Female | 53% |
| People of Color | 32% |
*Please note that there may be duplicates between the number of faculty and employees because of administrators who teach. These numbers exclude medical school employees.
Student Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
Average undergraduate class size: 21
Student Characteristics
Total Fall 2024 Enrollment: 10,685
6,581 Undergraduate
2,800 Graduate
867 Law
437 Medicine
Fall 2024 First-Year Class
- 19% were in top 10% of High School Class
- 56% were in top 25% of High School Class
- 36% are from Out-of-State/International
Student Characteristics for Fall 2024
| UG | Graduate | Law | Medical | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 68% | 53% | 52% | 60% |
| Students of Color | 51% | 36% | 28% | 54% | 45% |
| International | 4% | 14% | 1% | 0% | 6% |
| NY Residents | 67% | 76% | 84% | 58% | 70% |
| LI Residents | 44% | 55% | 59% | 23% | 47% |
| Full-time | 96% | 66% | 91% | 100% | 88% |
| # of States & Territories | 48 | 35 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| # of Countries | 68 | 47 | 12 | 2 | 81 |
Test Scores
| SAT | ACT | |
|---|---|---|
| % Reporting | 26% | 4% |
| Average | 1318 | 30 |
| 25 Percentile | 1250 | 27 |
| 75 Percentile | 1380 | 32 |
Retention & Graduation Rates
| First-time, Full-time, First-Year Students: | All | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | ||
| 1-Year Retention | 84% | 85% | 83% |
| 4-Year Grad Rate | 59% | 51% | 65% |
| 5-Year Grad Rate | 68% | 62% | 72% |
| 6-Year Grad Rate | 69% | 64% | 72% |
Undergraduate Degree Recipients
- 92% are employed or attending graduate school
- 77% employed
- 42% graduate school
- 24% both
Results are based on data collected up to 1-year post graduation from the Alumni Outcomes survey, LinkedIn, National Student Clearinghouse, and Hofstra enrollment.
Link: https://www.hofstra.edu/outcome-assessment/outcomes.html?college=1&program=1
Campus Life
- 35 residence halls with housing capacity of about 3,500 students, 18 eateries, 6 theaters, and 205 student clubs of which there are 22 local/national fraternities & sororities
- Hofstra has a vibrant campus with hundreds of social, academic, and cultural events throughout the year.
- The Hofstra University Museum of Art is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum, with a collection of more than 5,200 works of art from the world's diverse cultures, offers 4 original exhibitions annually, along with related programs that engage varied audiences. It also oversees an extensive collection of outdoor sculptures featuring 75 works of art.
- The University libraries contain more than 600,000 volumes and provide 24/7 online access to more than 200,000 full-text journals and 900,000 electronic books
- 21 varsity sports
- 10 for men: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor) and wrestling
- 11 for women: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor) and volleyball
- All sports compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Coastal Athletic Association.
Financial Aid
Aid Awarded to Enrolled Undergraduates
- Total Scholarship and Grants: $166,100,010
- Total Loans: $39,270,050
- Total Work-Study: $9,157,208
- Total Student Employment: $3,892,270
- Total Parent Loans: $43,715,428
- Total Tuition Waivers: $9,019,169
| First-time Full-time First-Year | Undergraduate | ||
| FT | PT | ||
| % Receiving aid of those with need | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| Average Award | $40,983 | $39,205 | $12,965 |
| Total Undergraduate Student Cost 2024-25: | |
| Tuition | $56,545 |
| Tuition & Fees | $57,660 |
| Tuition, Fees, Food & Housing | $76,602 |
% of First-time, Full-time First-Year Students Receiving Aid by Type:
| Federal Grants | 29% |
| State/Local Grants | 22% |
| Institutional Grants | 99% |
| Student Loans | 53% |
National Recognition
Founded in 1935, Hofstra University is a nationally and internationally recognized institution that has been cited on the Best College lists of U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Fiske, Washington Monthly, Forbes, LinkedIn and Payscale.com. Hofstra is also the only university chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016).
University Distinctions
Total University:
- Diversity and inclusiveness has earned Hofstra 5 out of 5 stars for fostering an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender)‐friendly campus environment (LGBT‐Friendly Campus Pride Index, 2023 edition)
- Listed on The Best 390 Colleges (Princeton Review, 2025 edition)
- Ranked in the top 23% of US Colleges by the Wall Street Journal (2025 U.S. College Ranking)
- Listed on the Best Global University Ranking (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition)
- Listed on "Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting" on student voting (ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge 2024 edition)
- Included as a Green College by The Princeton Review, placing Hofstra among the 511 colleges selected worldwide.
- Top 14% nationwide for return on investment, according to the 2024-25 PayScale College ROI Report
School and Program Recognitions
Frank G. Zarb School of Business:
- Ranked in the top 10% nationwide among Best Schools for Business Careers, based on the 20-year return on investment of graduates with a bachelor’s degree, according to the 2024-2025 PayScale College ROI Report
- Ranked in the top 2/3rds Distance/Online MBA (QS World University Ranking, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 29th in the nation for best online MBA programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2025 Best Online Programs)
- Listed on The Best 244 Business Schools (Princeton Review, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 57nd Best Undergraduate Business Program in the U.S. (Poets & Quants, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 127th nationwide for undergraduate business programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 69th nationwide for part‐time MBA programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition)
Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science:
- Ranked the Most Popular for Engineering Science School in New York (College Factual, 2023 edition)
- Ranked 30th among non-doctoral engineering programs (undergraduate) (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition).
Maurice A. Deane School of Law:
- Ranked 130th in the nation, full-time program (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 13th nationwide for best trial advocacy programs (U.S. News and World Report - 2024)
- Ranked 48th "Go-To Law School" with the highest percentage of JD graduates that were hired as associates at the nation’s largest 100 law firms (Law.com, 2024).
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
- Named to Billboard Magazine's Best Music Business Schools List (2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024).
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication:
- WRHU-88.7 FM has served as the flagship station of the NHL’s New York Islanders since 2010
- WRHU-88.7 FM won the National Broadcasters Association Marconi Award as the best non-commerial/college radio station in the U.S. four times (2014, 2017, 2019, 2022)
- WRHU-88.7 FM listed as one of the best college radio station in the nation (Princeton Review, 2025 edition)
- Selected as one of Variety magazine's top 30 film schools in North America (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
- The Public Relations (2023, 2024) program was named to the PRNEWS A-List as one of the top programs in the nation.
- The Film program has been named among the Top 50 in the U.S. by The Wrap, an award-winning news site for media and entertainment (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies:
- Ranked 66th nationwide for best nursing schools, master's program (U.S. News & World Report 2024 edition)
The School of Education:
- Ranked 4th - Best Schools for Physcial Education Teaching & Coaching. (College Factual, 2025 edition)
- Ranked 203rd for best graduate education (U.S. News & World Report 2024 edition)
- Ranked 101st in the nation for online graduate education programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Online Programs)
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Ranked 30th nationwide for best medical schools - research (U.S. News & World Report 2024 edition)
- Listed on the Best Medical Schools for Primary Care Ranking (U.S. News & World Report 2024 edition)
- Listed on the Best Clinical Medicine Programs Global List (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition)
- Ranked 52nd nationwide for most diverse medical Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2024 Edition)
All rankings listed above are the most recent available