Hofstra University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,545

4.07% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$35,792

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.1%

25,021 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,685

88% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

68.5%

1,059 Graduates

About

Hofstra University is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Hofstra University were Law (278 degrees awarded), Medicine (96 degrees), and Audiology (5 degrees).

In 2024, 2,889 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hofstra University. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,604 degrees), 4.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hofstra University is $56,545, which is $24,625 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hofstra University is $56,545, which is $24,625 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,792.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Hofstra University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,545

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hofstra University was $56,545. The cost of tuition at Hofstra University is $24,625 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hofstra University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,792

2024 Value

0.294%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hofstra University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,792. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hofstra University grew by 0.294%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hofstra University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,512

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hofstra University was of $21,512 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.79% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hofstra University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Hofstra University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hofstra University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Hofstra University received 25,021 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.31% annual growth. Out of those 25,021 applicants, 17,035 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.1% acceptance rate.

There were 10,685 students enrolled at Hofstra University in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hofstra University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

17,035

Accepted Out of 25,021

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hofstra University was 68.1% (17,035 admissions from 25,021 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.31%, while admissions grew by 5.43%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hofstra University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2024)

438

Scores Submitted (2024)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Hofstra University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hofstra University had a total enrollment of 10,685 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hofstra University is 9,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,287. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Hofstra University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hofstra University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 9.32% Black or African American, 4.89% Two or More Races, 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0374% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hofstra University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hofstra University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,685 students. The full-time enrollment at Hofstra University is 9,398 and the part-time enrollment is 1,287. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Hofstra University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hofstra University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hofstra University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Hofstra University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hofstra University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,915 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,748 enrolled students
Asian
1,512 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hofstra University is 46% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 9.32% Black or African American, 4.89% Two or More Races, 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0374% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 307 students (2.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 599 more women than men received degrees from Hofstra University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hofstra University is white (1,604 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Hofstra University is Law (278 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (96 degrees) and Audiology (5 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hofstra University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (301 degrees awarded), Communications (183 degrees), and Psychology (204 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hofstra University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685,688 people), Secondary school teachers (553,047 people), Other managers (381,969 people), Education administrators (348,383 people), and Special education teachers (235,780 people).

The most specialized majors at Hofstra University in 2024 are Legal (301 degrees awarded), Communications (183 degrees), Psychology (204 degrees), Education (299 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hofstra University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Crossing guards, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Hofstra University are Legal (301 degrees awarded), Communications (183 degrees), Psychology (204 degrees), Education (299 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (114 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hofstra University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,285,849 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (604,544 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (390,157 people), Computer Systems Design (305,732 people), and Outpatient care centers (260,406 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hofstra University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
103 degrees awarded
General Finance
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
58 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hofstra University was General Psychology with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hofstra University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,744

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,145 degrees were awarded to men at Hofstra University, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,744).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hofstra University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Hofstra University in Law, which is 0.817 times less than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Hofstra University in Law, which is 1.22 times more than the 125 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 59% of students graduating from Hofstra University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Hofstra University is Female and Asian (80.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.52% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,604 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
363 degrees awarded
Asian
352 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hofstra University is white (1,604 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

3.5% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,301 degrees awarded
White Female
1,213 degrees awarded
White Female
1,171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hofstra University is white female (1,301 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,213 degrees).

Operations

Hofstra University has an endowment valued at nearly $925M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 127M (13.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Hofstra University had a total salary expenditure of 421M. Hofstra University employs 211 Professors, 157 Associate professors and 120 Assistant professors. Most academics at Hofstra University are Male Professor (126), Male Associate professor (97), and Female Professor (85).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hofstra University are: Management, with 234 employees, Service, with 192 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 165 employees.

Endowment

$925M

2024 Endowment

16%

growth from 2023

Hofstra University has an endowment valued at about $925M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hofstra University grew 16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $673M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hofstra University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.22M - Federal
$2.9M - State
$12.6k - Local

As of 2024, Hofstra University received $7.22M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.9M from state grants and contracts, and $12.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$198M

2024 Salaries

3.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hofstra University paid a median of $198M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($421M) and a 3.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.19% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$66.3M

Instructional Salaries

493

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hofstra University paid a total of $66.3M to 493 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hofstra University were Management with 234 employees, Service with 192 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 165 employees.

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