Hofstra University, founded in 1935, is a private institution that combines the resources of a world-class university with the intimacy of a small college. The average class size is 25 students. Hofstra offers more than 140 academic areas of study, more than 120 student organizations, 500 cultural and entertainment events throughout the year, and Division I athletics. Hofstra''s 238-acre campus is located in Hempstead, 25 miles east of New York City.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
6,578
Undergraduates
2,809
Men - 42.7%
3,763
Women - 57.2%
4,169
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
68% of 25,021 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.78
SAT Math
610-700 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
620-700 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$82,328
Tuition and Fees
$59,960
Room and Board
$19,318
Average Percent of Need Met
66%
Average Freshman Award
$40,983
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$41,167
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
493
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
9%
10-19
38%
20-29
29%
30-39
18%
40-49
2%
50-99
2%
Over 100
0%
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Hempstead Population
54,749
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Mascot
Lion/Lioness
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
16.2%
Black/African-American
10%
Hispanic/Latino
19.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.8%
White
45.3%
Unknown
1.9%
International Students
3.2%
First-Year Students Returning
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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