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Hofstra University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549

(516) 463-6600

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Quick Facts

6,155

Total Enrollment

71%

Acceptance Rate

67%

Graduation Rate

$52,131

Median Earnings (6yr)

$55,450

In-State Tuition

$35,129

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1294

Avg SAT Score

About Hofstra University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 100 Hofstra University
City Hempstead, NY
ZIP Code 11549
County Nassau County

President/Chief Administrator: Susan Poser (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 21%
Health Professions 14%
Communication 13%
Psychology 8%
Social Sciences 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 7%
Engineering 6%
Biology 6%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 6,155

Student Demographics

Female 56%
Male 44%

Race/Ethnicity

White 48.2%
Black 8.8%
Hispanic 17.1%
Asian 14.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Non-Resident Alien 3.7%
Unknown 2.2%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 2.1%
Part-Time Students 3.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 610 650 690
SAT Math 600 640 690
ACT Composite 27 28 31

Tuition & Financial Aid

$55,450

In-State Tuition

$55,450

Out-of-State Tuition

$68,298

Total Cost of Attendance

$35,129

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 24%
Students with Federal Loans 47%
Students Receiving Any Aid 24%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,621
Median Total Debt $18,518
90th Percentile Debt $31,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 71%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $29,667
$30,001 - $48,000 $31,575
$48,001 - $75,000 $35,162
$75,001 - $110,000 $38,553
$110,001+ $37,740

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$52,131

6 Years After

$64,563

8 Years After

$69,039

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $28,873  |  75th percentile: $73,576

Earnings by Family Income Background

$46,947

Low Income

$49,256

Middle Income

$56,118

High Income

Student Outcomes

83%

Full-Time Retention

67%

Part-Time Retention

67%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$14,617

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$19,225

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (516) 463-6600

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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