Hofstra University
#185 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Hofstra University is a private institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,110 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 244 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hofstra University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #185. Its tuition and fees are $55,450.
With its location on Long Island, New York, Hofstra University puts students in an ideal location to enjoy attractions and secure internships in New York City. In addition to two traditional semesters, the university offers courses during a January term and several summer sessions. Campus residence options include traditional dormitories and Themed Living Communities, which group students by a common interest such as active living and performing arts. There are more than 200 student organizations, including about 20 fraternities and sororities. The Hofstra Pride sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association, and students can also get involved in club sports including roller hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.
The university runs a variety of academic institutes, including the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the National Center for Suburban Studies and the Long Island Studies Institute. There are many programs for graduate students, too, offered through university schools including the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Maurice Deane School of Law and the School of Education. Notable alumni of Hofstra University include actor Tom McGowan, who has appeared in TV shows including "Frasier," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and Alan Colmes, former co-host of "Hannity and Colmes" on Fox News Channel.
Hofstra University is a private institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,110 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 244 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hofstra University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #185. Its tuition and fees are $55,450.
With its location on Long Island, New York, Hofstra University puts students in an ideal location to enjoy attractions and secure internships in New York City. In addition to two traditional semesters, the university offers courses during a January term and several summer sessions. Campus residence options include traditional dormitories and Themed Living Communities, which group students by a common interest such as active living and performing arts. There are more than 200 student organizations, including about 20 fraternities and sororities. The Hofstra Pride sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association, and students can also get involved in club sports including roller hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.
The university runs a variety of academic institutes, including the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the National Center for Suburban Studies and the Long Island Studies Institute. There are many programs for graduate students, too, offered through university schools including the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Maurice Deane School of Law and the School of Education. Notable alumni of Hofstra University include actor Tom McGowan, who has appeared in TV shows including "Frasier," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and Alan Colmes, former co-host of "Hannity and Colmes" on Fox News Channel.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
Tuition & Fees
$55,450
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,110
Acceptance Rate
69%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$55,450
Room & Board
$18,560(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$38,813
$32,511
$32,511
Tuition & Fees
$55,450
Room & Board
$18,560(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$38,813
*Average cost after aid
Academics
59%
13:1
50%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
5%
N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
5%
N/A
Psychology, General
5%
N/A
Finance, General
5%
N/A
Political Science and Government, General
4%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
74
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
56%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
17%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
6,129
Citations Per Publication
15:1
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Students
6,110
Graduate Enrollment
4,128
Total Enrollment
10,238
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,818
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
43%
Minority Enrollment
43%
Minority Enrollment
51%
White
16%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
9%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
International
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
81+
Sports Teams
14
Fraternities
10
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
N/A
Average Debt at Graduation
N/A
$42,001
$42,001
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
N/A
Average Debt at Graduation
N/A
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