Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-6600
Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. Long Island's largest private university, Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University (NYU) under the name Nassau College–Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963.
The university is named after William C. Hofstra, a wealthy benefactor of the school who in 1937 donated the land for the college's first campus. Hofstra's main campus is located on 240 acres (97 ha) in Hempstead, New York, about 7 miles (11 km) east of New York City's borough of Queens. The campus is adjacent to Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.
Hofstra University offers more than 160 undergraduate programs and about 165 graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines. Hofstra was ranked No. 97 in Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report for 2020.
Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and civic engagement. Located on Long Island in New York, Hofstra is one of the nation’s premier private universities.
Founded in 1935, Hofstra is known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research. The university offers more than 160 undergraduate programs and about 165 graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines.
Hofstra is committed to providing a world-class education to its students. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and opportunities for students to get involved in research, internships, and study abroad programs.
Hofstra is also dedicated to giving back to the community. The university has a strong commitment to civic engagement and offers a variety of programs and initiatives to help students get involved in the community.
Hofstra is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university is also a member of the Association of American Universities, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and the Council of Independent Colleges.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10444
Acceptance Rate: 69.11%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.hofstra.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.hofstra.edu/financialaid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $68628
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $68628
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Hofstra University is $252686.67. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Hofstra University. For graduates of Hofstra University, we saw an average early-career income of $60000.00 and mid-career income of $123100.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.