At a glance
Average net price
$34,176
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.5%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
6,488
In-state tuition
$57,660
Out-of-state tuition
$57,660
Cost of attendance
$70,624
Median earnings (10y)
$69,039
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,319
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 83.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), business (19%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM18%
- Health14%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services1%
- Business19.4%~1,256 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.4%~936 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication13.1%~850 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~583 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.9%~513 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.2%~465 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering6.5%~422 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~321 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~278 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.5%~224 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.3%~150 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.2%~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 516 | $61,152 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 425 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 229 | $63,342 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 189 | $64,221 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 182 | $24,883 | $26,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 178 | $28,127 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 147 | $116,739 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 142 | $58,913 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 139 | $19,904 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 131 | $45,431 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 130 | $52,070 | $24,875 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 128 | $39,535 | $23,172 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 114 | $35,093 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 112 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 109 | $33,020 | $25,750 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 106 | $33,777 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 106 | $38,345 | $23,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 96 | $28,658 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 92 | $42,692 | $24,958 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 88 | $60,505 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 82 | $58,167 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 81 | $44,746 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 80 | $52,145 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 80 | $61,562 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 79 | $41,870 | $24,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 79 | $26,374 | $25,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 74 | $65,248 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $25,359 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $31,921 | $24,485 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 69 | $21,646 | $26,000 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 66 | $60,975 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 58 | $44,764 | $23,517 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $24,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 55 | $59,472 | $22,500 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 52 | $85,157 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 52 | $30,661 | $25,418 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 51 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a large institution located in Hempstead, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,488 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hofstra University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,176 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $57,660 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $70,624 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,039 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hofstra University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hofstra University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,319. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Hempstead, New York (suburb), Hofstra University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hofstra University
Q.How much does Hofstra University cost?
The average net price at Hofstra University is $34,176 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $70,624.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hofstra University?
Hofstra University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Hofstra University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hofstra University graduate earns $69,039 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hofstra University?
Published tuition is $57,660 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hofstra University located?
Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, New York (ZIP 11549).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hofstra University at their official website.