Hofstra University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

68.1%

Applicants (fall 2023)

22,890

Admitted (fall 2023)

16,157

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

1,593

Yield (admitted who enroll)

9.9%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

73%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

68%

SAT reading, middle 50%

620–700

SAT math, middle 50%

610–700

ACT composite, middle 50%

28–32

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

31% / 5%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$70,624

Tuition & fees – in-state

$57,660

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$57,660

Median debt at graduation

$23,621

Students with federal loans

44%

Graduate within 6 years

69%

Freshmen who return for year 2

84%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$44,815

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$69,039

Undergraduates

6,488

Graduate students

4,104

Student-to-faculty ratio

13 : 1

Women

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

25%

Full-time faculty

40%

President

Susan Poser

Main phone

(516) 463-6600

Address

100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549

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