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100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549
(800) HOFSTRA
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 2 3
Social Studies 3 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay, ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead
NY
11549
Phone
(800) HOFSTRA
Fax
(516) 560-7660
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Proof of degree, TOEFL required for international students required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Recommendations X
Academic GPA X
Essay X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Class Rank X
Interview X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Ethnicity X
Geographic Residence X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
68% of 24,425 applicants were admitted
Women
72% of 14,841 applicants were admitted
Men
64% of 9,584 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,872 (11%) of 16,728 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,018 (10%) of 10,614 admitted students enrolled
Men
854 (14%) of 6,114 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
51
Students Accepting Wait List Position
6
Students Admitted From Wait List
4
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
40%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 626 average, 580-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17%
Score of 600 - 700
47%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 622 average, 580-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12%
Score of 600 - 700
56%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average, 25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
30%
Score of 24 - 29
55%
Score of 18 - 23
15%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 32%
Top quarter: 60%
Top half: 91%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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