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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Hempstead, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,876
Earnings 5yr: $143,679
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,333
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,980
Earnings 5yr: $147,436
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,727
Earnings 5yr: $114,156
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,131
Earnings 5yr: $108,419
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,193
Earnings 5yr: $110,325
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,964
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,943
Earnings 5yr: $121,432
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,901
Earnings 5yr: $108,159
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,911
Earnings 5yr: $131,382
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,910
Earnings 5yr: $107,914
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,744
Earnings 5yr: $96,233
Debt: $22,500
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,902
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,530
Earnings 5yr: $96,476
Debt: $24,958
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,734
Earnings 5yr: $93,912
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,301
Earnings 5yr: $96,986
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,246
Earnings 5yr: $95,740
Debt: $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,928
Earnings 5yr: $96,795
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,518
Earnings 5yr: $98,154
Debt: $24,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,238
Earnings 5yr: $59,532
Debt: $26,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$34,176
In-State Tuition$57,660
Out-of-State Tuition$57,660
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,131
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,039
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,518
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$93,708
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