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 76 countries. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 160 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 20 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. Students can take in all that the city has to offer: Broadway shows, concerts, arts, museums, opera, ballet, festivals, and shopping.

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); 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 Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Award-Winning Faculty

Hofstra University has 1,236 faculty members, of whom 493 are full-time. Hofstra professors - 91 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 200+ 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 17 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.

• Area and ethnic studies
• African Studies
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• American Studies
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• Area Studies Related
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• Asian Studies (East)
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• Caribbean 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/life sciences
• Biochemistry
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• Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology Related
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• Neuroscience
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• Business/marketing
• Accounting
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• Entrepreneurship
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• International Business/Trade/Commerce
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• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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• Radio and Television
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• Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Related
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• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Related
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• Education
• Art Teacher Education
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• Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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• English
• Creative Writing
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• English
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• English Language and Literature Related
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Chinese
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• Classics and Classical Languages
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• Comparative Literature
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• French
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• German
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• Hebrew
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• Italian
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• Japanese
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• Latin
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• Linguistics
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• Russian
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Related
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• Athletic Training
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• Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
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• Pre-Dentistry Studies
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• Pre-Veterinary Studies
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• History
• History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Forensic Science and Technology
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• International/Global Studies
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• Natural Sciences
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• Sustainability Studies
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• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
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• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Financial Mathematics
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• Mathematics
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• Mathematics and Statistics Related
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
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• Philosophy and religious studies
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• Public Policy Analysis
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• Anthropology
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• Acting
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Music History, Literature, and Theory
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• Music Management
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied28,617
• Accepted17,806
• Acceptance Rate62%
• Enrolled6,899
• Female Applicants17,033
• Females Accepted11,159
• Female Acceptance Rate65%
• Male Applicants11,584
• Males Accepted6,647
• Male Acceptance Rate57%
• Applying
• Application Fee $70
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.61
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 1st Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Not Reported
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading
• SAT Math
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 27 24 29
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$41,100
• Out-of-state tuition *$41,100
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,060
• Room and board *$14,460
• Room only *$9,700
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredYes
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students6,899
• Male Student Percentage46%
• Female Student Percentage54%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino13.74%
• Black or African American8.09%
• White or Caucasian56.46%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.34%
• Asian9.96%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.79%
• Two or more races2.42%
• Unknown or International Student3.17%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout5.02% representing 64 other countries
• Out-of-state Students37% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 46%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Yes
• Most popular organizations Hofstra Habitat for Humanity, Hofstra vs. Zombies, APHOS: Associatin of Pre-Health Oriented Students, HEAT: Hofstra Entertainment Access Television, HAMA: Hofstra American Marketing Association
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other security cameras monitoring residence hall entrances 24/7, bike patrol, motorist assistance program

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Crew Yes No No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse Yes Division 1 Yes
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division 1 Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Crew Yes No No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 1 Yes
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey Yes Division 1 Yes
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse Yes Division 1 Yes
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty1,181
• Full-time Percentage41%
• Part-time Percentage59%
• Female Percentage45%
• Male Percentage55%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 8,923 students to 656 faculty