Hofstra University
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Hofstra University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 25,021
- Overall acceptance rate: 68%
- Early round: EA — 81% early acceptance rate vs ~65% RD
- Class size: ~1,750
- Yield: ~11%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1230-1400
- ACT middle 50%: 27-32
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.78
- Top 10% of HS class: ~30% (estimated)
- Testing policy: Test-optional
Demographics
- Women: 57%, Asian: 14%, Black: 9%, Hispanic: 16%, White: 46%, International: 5%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0-$30,000 | $27,616 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $30,662 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $32,962 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $34,800 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,037 |
Athletics
~400 varsity athletes (~6.1% of undergrads). NCAA Division I, Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). 21 varsity sports (10 men's, 11 women's).
Notable
Hofstra is a mid-size private university on Long Island, 25 miles east of Manhattan. Its proximity to NYC is a major draw for internships and career placement. Generous merit scholarships are available (up to full tuition for top applicants). The relatively small undergraduate body (~6,600) provides a more personal experience than nearby large publics. Hofstra hosted presidential debates in 2008, 2012, and was selected again in 2016, raising its national profile.
Sources
- Hofstra University CDS 2024-2025 (Issuu)
- Hofstra student profile page (hofstra.edu)
- College Factual net price data
- AcceptanceRate.com
- CollegeTuitionCompare.com