Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$69k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$55,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,450
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,720
Avg Off-Campus Living
$25,303
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$73,170
Net price (after aid)$35,129
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$29,667
$30k – $48k$31,575
$48k – $75k$35,162
$75k – $110k$38,553
$110k+$37,740
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$69,039
Median debt at graduation$23,621
Est. monthly loan payment$250
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
67%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
67%
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$55.5k
Net price
$35.1k
Pell
24%
Median debt
$23.6k
Earnings (10y)
$69k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsBiology
Social Sciences
Political ScienceInternational RelationsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
1210 - 1380
ACT range
27 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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About Hofstra University
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- Where is Hofstra University located?
- Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Hofstra University?
- Hofstra University is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Hofstra University is approximately 71%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Hofstra University?
- Hofstra University's published in-state tuition is approximately $55,450 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Hofstra University?
- Hofstra University reports total enrollment of approximately 10,324 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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