Hofstra

Hofstra University

Hofstra
#663 / #202
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 in Hempstead, New York. It is the largest private university on Long Island. 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 and Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.

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Hofstra University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
23,57769%68%128028

How Much Does Hofstra University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$53,330
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$28,867
30K - 48K$31,427
48K - 75K$33,832
75K - 110K$37,890
110K+$36,347

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
11,1326,4304,702

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
#296
World Rank
#297
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#106
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business Degrees
Law
#390
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#400
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#135
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Communications
#509
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#529
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#151
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communications Degrees
Anthropology
#479
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#449
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#159
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Political Science
#678
World Rank
#685
Historical Rank
#174
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Literature
#498
World Rank
#552
Historical Rank
#177
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Criminal Justice
#320
World Rank
#326
Historical Rank
#186
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Education
#808
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#812
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#200
USA Rank
education Degrees
Nursing
#563
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#565
Historical Rank
#216
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Sociology
#794
World Rank
#808
Historical Rank
#218
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sociology Degrees
Psychology
#532
World Rank
#550
Historical Rank
#225
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#750
World Rank
#816
Historical Rank
#226
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
History
#654
World Rank
#672
Historical Rank
#229
USA Rank
history Degrees
Medical
#819
World Rank
#825
Historical Rank
#231
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Biology
#914
World Rank
#949
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#241
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biology Degrees
Economics
#1223
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#1231
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#243
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economics Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1084
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#1101
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#253
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Social Work
#654
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#655
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#270
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Engineering
#1750
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#1773
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#289
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#1420
World Rank
#1424
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#326
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#1347
World Rank
#1400
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#334
USA Rank
math Degrees
Physics
#1883
World Rank
#1911
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#419
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#2109
World Rank
#2127
Historical Rank
#425
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Religious Studies
#2291
World Rank
#2314
Historical Rank
#518
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 Law. 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.
Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
An American actor.
Lenora Fulani
Lenora Fulani
An American academic and activist.
Jonathan D. Moreno
Jonathan D. Moreno
An American academic.
Steven Feld
An Ethnomusicologist.
David Paterson
A 55th Governor of New York from 2008 to 2010.
Irwin Redlener
Irwin Redlener
An American activist.
Norm Coleman
An American politician.

Who Are Hofstra University's Most Influential Faculty?

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

Julien Chaisse
A Professor of Law.
Rebecca Probert
A Legal historian.
Gary Kreps
A Communication scholar, professor, author.
Karen Scott
A New Zealand law academic.
Jason Schneiderman
An American poet.
Joshua Hecht
An American opera singer.