Hofstra

Hofstra University

Hofstra
#488 / #204
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#850
Most Desirable School
University in Nassau County, New York

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About Hofstra University

According to Wikipedia, Hofstra University is a private university on Long Island, New York, United States. It is Long Island's largest private university. Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.

Hofstra University's Online Degrees

Hofstra University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
24,88668%70%

How Much Does Hofstra University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$49,410
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$30,346
30K - 48K$29,656
48K - 75K$33,635
75K - 110K$36,657
110K+$35,479

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Hofstra University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Hofstra University, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,900 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Hofstra University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
8,7496,2722,477

Where is Hofstra University?

Hofstra University is located at 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead NY 11549

What Is Hofstra University Known For?

Hofstra University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Hofstra University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Business
#186
World Rank
#187
Historical Rank
#105
USA Rank
business Degrees
Communications
#277
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#293
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#136
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Law
#290
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#302
Historical Rank
#140
USA Rank
Anthropology
#352
World Rank
#345
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#238
World Rank
#244
Historical Rank
#167
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Political Science
#447
World Rank
#457
Historical Rank
#174
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Literature
#376
World Rank
#427
Historical Rank
#180
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Education
#485
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#490
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#196
USA Rank
education Degrees
Nursing
#358
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#358
Historical Rank
#208
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Philosophy
#547
World Rank
#596
Historical Rank
#221
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Medical
#531
World Rank
#540
Historical Rank
#228
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Psychology
#439
World Rank
#460
Historical Rank
#239
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#652
World Rank
#673
Historical Rank
#240
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
History
#501
World Rank
#516
Historical Rank
#242
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#679
World Rank
#713
Historical Rank
#251
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Sociology
#677
World Rank
#689
Historical Rank
#262
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Economics
#887
World Rank
#901
Historical Rank
#266
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Engineering
#1072
World Rank
#1092
Historical Rank
#289
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Social Work
#534
World Rank
#535
Historical Rank
#308
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Mathematics
#948
World Rank
#1010
Historical Rank
#326
USA Rank
math Degrees
Computer Science
#968
World Rank
#977
Historical Rank
#342
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Physics
#1409
World Rank
#1440
Historical Rank
#424
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#1643
World Rank
#1668
Historical Rank
#452
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Religious Studies
#1943
World Rank
#1961
Historical Rank
#664
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are Hofstra University's Most Influential Alumni?

Hofstra University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Communications. Here are some of Hofstra University's most famous alumni:

Bernie Madoff
Bernie Madoff
An American fraudster and financier .
Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry
An American lawyer and judge. Maryanne Trump Barry is eldest sibling of Donald Trump.
Marilyn French
Marilyn French
A Novelist, critic .
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
An American filmmaker.
Morton O. Schapiro
Morton O. Schapiro
An American economist.
Lenora Fulani
Lenora Fulani
An American academic and activist.
Steven Feld
An Ethnomusicologist.
Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
An American actor.
Jonathan D. Moreno
Jonathan D. Moreno
An American academic.
Robert T. Beyer
An American physicist .
David Paterson
A 55th Governor of New York from 2008 to 2010.
Irwin Redlener
Irwin Redlener
An American activist.

Who Are Hofstra University's Most Influential Faculty?

Hofstra University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Communications. Here are some of Hofstra University's most famous alumni:

Jason Schneiderman
An American poet.
Joshua Hecht
An American opera singer.
Gary Kreps
A Communication scholar, professor, author.

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