Hofstra University (International Student Information)
Hempstead, NY
Overview
A Private University with International Distinction
Hofstra University is a top-ranked private institution located on Long Island, NY. The University has a long tradition of welcoming international students to the campus. Located just 40 kilometers east of New York City - the "capital of the world" - Hofstra promotes a multicultural learning experience both on and off campus. International students at Hofstra benefit from the American system of higher education on a private, suburban campus that is rich in culture.
Hofstra currently enrolls more than 1,000 international students who come from 88 countries. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 165 program options. The University also offers more than 100 dual-degree programs, which allow students to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree was pursued separately, saving students the cost of one or more semesters of tuition.
With undergraduate class sizes that average only 21 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, students are not just faces in the crowd. Students receive individual attention from professors and advisors alike. And as students pursue their course of study, they can participate in New York City-based internships at prestigious companies such as ABC, Fox News, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Disney, and Sony.
Colleges and Schools
Hofstra University comprises the following schools and colleges: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, (Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, School of Education, School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics); Hofstra University Honors College; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science; The School of Health Professions and Human Services; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Award-Winning Faculty
Hofstra University has 1,245 faculty members, of whom 485 are full-time. Hofstra professors - 93 percent of whom have attained the highest degree possible in their fields - come from around the globe. They are Fulbright scholars; Guggenheim Fellows; Emmy Award winners; and recipients of National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, and National Institutes for Health awards.
A Vibrant Campus
International students quickly and easily settle into their home away from home. The 98-hectare campus offers 35 residence halls, some of which are living/learning communities wherein students are grouped according to their majors or interests. There are 18 eateries on campus, 17 research centers, six theaters, a museum with two art galleries, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an Olympic-sized pool, and a 10-floor library that has more than one million volumes and provides continuous digital access to more than 100,000 full-text journals and 200,000 electronic books. The University hosts hundreds of cultural and social events each year, and is the only university chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016). And students can immerse themselves in campus life by joining any of Hofstra's 220+ student organizations, which include several clubs with specific international and multicultural themes.
Hofstra University further enhances the college experience for its international students through International Student Affairs. The office provides a variety of programs and services to meet the unique needs of the international student population. The University encourages international students to make the office one of their "homes away from home." Here, students will receive comprehensive immigration status support and learn about programs that advise on travel outside the United States and authorization paperwork for employment during their studies and post-graduation. International Student Affairs also hosts International Student Orientation, which provides new international students with information on immigration, academic requirements, and required health insurance, as well as the numerous other services and resources available at Hofstra.
Top-Ranked Athletics
Hofstra is home to 21 intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association: men's and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis; men's baseball and wrestling; and women's field hockey, softball, and volleyball. The University also has a comprehensive intramural sports program that welcomes students of all skill levels.
Location & Contact
Hempstead, NY 11549
United States
Phone: 516-463-6700
Fax: 516-463-5100
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Area Studies, Other |
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Caribbean Studies |
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East Asian Studies |
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Japanese Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Finance And Financial Management Services, Other |
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Finance, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Labor Studies |
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Journalism |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Public Relations/image Management |
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Radio And Television |
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Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other |
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Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Biology Teacher Education |
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Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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French Language Teacher Education |
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German Language Teacher Education |
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Health Teacher Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Physics Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering Science |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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English Language And Literature/letters, Other |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Comparative Literature |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Hebrew Language And Literature |
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Italian Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other |
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Athletic Training/trainer |
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Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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Community Health And Preventive Medicine |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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Pre-dentistry Studies |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-veterinary Studies |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Financial Mathematics |
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Mathematics And Statistics, Other |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Natural Sciences |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Policy Analysis, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Forensic Science And Technology |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Criminology |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Acting |
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Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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Dance, General |
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Design And Applied Arts, Other |
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Directing And Theatrical Production |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Jazz/jazz Studies |
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Jewelry Arts |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Management |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Painting |
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Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Female Admissions
Male Admissions
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | February 1st | Yes |
Other early decision plan | December 15th | January 15th | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Student Body
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 13.74% |
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Black or African American | 8.09% |
White or Caucasian | 56.46% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
Asian | 9.96% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.79% |
Two or more races | 2.42% |
Other | 3.17% |
Gender
Campus Life
Housing
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 46% |
Student Activities
Fall Festival, Musicfest and Relay for Life
Student Services
Student Organizations
Hofstra Habitat for Humanity, Hofstra vs. Zombies, APHOS: Associatin of Pre-Health Oriented Students, HEAT: Hofstra Entertainment Access Television and HAMA: Hofstra American Marketing Association
Campus Security & Safety
security cameras monitoring residence hall entrances 24/7, bike patrol, motorist assistance program
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
- Hofstra's Home Page
- International Admissions
- International Programs
- Athletics
- Majors
- Hofstra's Virtual Tour
- Housing