Hofstra University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Hempstead, New York with 6,488 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, costs an average of $30,647 a year after grants and graduates 66% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Hofstra University acceptance rate and admissions
Hofstra University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1230 to 1400
4001600
ACT composite
28 to 32
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 620 to 700, math 610 to 700). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Hofstra University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 15, 2026
Early action II
Dec 15, 2026
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $70 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Hofstra University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Hofstra University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$59,960
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$18,430
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$71,077
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$30,647
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $30,647 a year after grants and scholarships, $40,430 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Hofstra University graduation rate, earnings and debt
66%finished within 6 years84%came back for year two30%get a Pell Grant
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $76,540 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $23,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Hofstra University$76,540
New York median, private nonprofit 4-year$66,326
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Hofstra University$23,000
New York median$23,045
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Hofstra University majors and what graduates earn
Hofstra University awarded bachelor's degrees in 73 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($94,744).
Mechanical engineering$94,744
Accounting$92,530
Engineering Science$90,246
Finance$89,518
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)$88,238
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Hofstra University
52 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Hofstra University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $59,960. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $30,647 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 620 to 700 in reading and writing and 610 to 700 in math, and 28 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Hofstra University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Hofstra University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Hofstra University?
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Hofstra University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $76,540 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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