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.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
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
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
1210 - 1380
ACT range
27 - 31
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Hempstead, NY 11549
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
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
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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.
- How should I verify final details about Hofstra University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Hofstra University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Hofstra University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Hofstra University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/hofstra-university