This is where ideas evolve.
And so will you. At Hofstra, learning is a constant evolution, as you uncover knowledge in your classes and about yourself. And in the end, you’ll realize the person you were always meant to become.
Visit Hofstra
Just 25 miles east of New York City, you’ll find our campus. It’s a lush, nationally recognized, 224-acre arboretum, filled with colorful tulips and countless opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. Explore our campus virtually or come see us in person.
Your To-Do List
Find out more about Hofstra through virtual tours, custom viewbooks, student profiles and more.
Visit
Explore our campus virtually--and when we open back up, come see us in person.
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We’ll share everything you need to know to make an informed decision.
Create Your Custom Viewbook
Make a brochure with your interests and passions in mind.
Find Your Counselor
There's a Hofstra admission counselor who wants to hear from you.
Explore Financial Aid
Use our net-price calculator to get a preliminary estimate of the financial aid for which you might be eligible.
Take a Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to campus? Visit our virtual tour and see what makes the Hofstra campus so special.
Who Are You?
Apply Yourself
First-Year Applicant
The sooner you apply, the faster we can get you an admission decision, so get started right away.
Fresh Start
Transfer Student
Students choose to transfer to Hofstra University for many reasons, because Hofstra is transfer-friendly. Each year Hofstra enrolls almost 1,000 new transfers from across the country and around the world.
Worldwise
International Students
International students attending Hofstra enjoy all the benefits of the American system of higher education at a selective, private, campus community that values diversity and promotes cross-cultural understanding.
The In Crowd
Admitted Student
If you’ve already been admitted to Hofstra, here are your next steps.
The Next Level
Graduate Students
You can earn the professional recognition and personal achievement you seek with a graduate or doctoral degree from Hofstra University.
High School
Counselors
If you’re a high school counselor, this information will help guide your students in the right direction.
Meet the Pride
I Got This
Imani Hinson ’20
“When I came to visit Hofstra as a high school student, I found the professors and students here to be incredibly welcoming. I felt comfortable right away.
Worldchangers
A Force for Good
We’re firmly committed to changing the world for the better through our ideas and actions, both in our own communities and all over the globe. By encouraging community service and the free exchange of cultures, perspectives, and backgrounds, we shape World Changers who are equipped to make a positive impact wherever they go.
Hofstra at a Glance
13:1
student-faculty ratio
93%
of Hofstra graduates have a job, are in graduate school, or both within one year of graduation
88%
of Hofstra students are eligible for some kind of financial aid
Academics
With our small classes, tailored programs, and spaces that encourage participation and investigation, you’ll learn more than you ever thought possible.
Life at Hofstra
From the residence hall to the basketball arena, there are endless ways to engage with fellow members of the Pride.
Make Hofstra Affordable
Our Net Price Calculator will tell you how your unique profile qualifies you for scholarships and financial aid.
Experience
Building Careers
Every piece of knowledge you obtain, and every bit of progress you make, paves the way toward your successful future. Whether you set your sights on business, nonprofit work, or academia, your time at Hofstra will ensure that you’re well equipped and in demand.
Get in Touch
Need more info? Want to talk to someone at Hofstra? We've got plenty of options to help you on your way to joining the Pride.
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