Hempstead, New York · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.
Best College Radio Station
Ranked #15 in Best College Radio Station (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #140 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #273 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, 11549
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #311 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1279 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1628 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1210–1380
SAT ERW: 610–690
SAT math: 600–690
ACT composite: 27–31
Total: 10,393
Undergrad: 6,224
Undergrad full-time: 6,001
Graduate: 4,169
Part-time: 1,300
In-state
Tuition: $55,450
Total cost on campus: $76,220
Out-of-state
Tuition: $55,450
Total cost on campus: $76,220
Room & board: $17,720
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $33,007
Pell grant recipients: 29%
Rent: $1,278 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.78
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.