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General Information About Hofstra University Hofstra University is a private institution whose primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, for the betterment of humankind. Hofstra University is fully committed to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge for its own academic community and for the community at large. Hofstra University offers undergraduate and graduate programs taught by a research-active and professionally engaged faculty. Academic excellence guides everything the University undertakes. * Hofstra University's undergraduate education provides a firm foundation in the liberal arts and sciences designed to encourage intellectual curiosity. This broadly based education develops students' analytical and critical thinking, strengthens their communication skills (oral and written), promotes cross-cultural competencies and provides information literacy and technological skills that prepare students to become lifelong learners. * Hofstra University is dedicated to the pre-professional, professional, masters and doctoral programs that support a wide range of career aspirations. * Hofstra University is devoted to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. * Hofstra University's faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly research and service. The University emphasizes and supports the creation and synthesis of knowledge as well as its dissemination. We believe the best education for students is one informed by their teachers' scholarly pursuits. * Hofstra University is committed to providing the informational and technological resources required for learning and the advancement of knowledge. * Hofstra University strives to cultivate students' social and ethical responsibility, aesthetic sensibility, creativity, and emotional and physical well-being. * Hofstra University offers educational, co-curricular and cultural programs and activities that foster an awareness of local, national and global issues, encouraging students to be active citizens and contributors to their local, national and global communities. * Hofstra University recognizes its important role in our local community and in participating in a broader national and international dialogue. We offer programs and seek opportunities that mutually benefit the Hofstra community and those beyond our campus.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 20,071 Percent Admitted 53% Men Admitted 54% Women Admitted 53% Full Time Retention Rate 76% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 540 630 Math 550 630 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 26
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $30,130 Room & Board Charge $11,330 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 3,989 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 13,892 Native American 55 Asian 670 African American 1,231 Hispanic 1,041 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,821 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 2,598


