Hofstra University
Private college · Hempstead, NY · 6,488 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1230–1400
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$30,647
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,077
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hofstra University?
Hofstra University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1230 and 1400 on the SAT. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1230, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Hofstra University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hofstra University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hofstra University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,077 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,647 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $59,960 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$59,960
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$59,960
- Room & board$18,430
- Total cost of attendance$71,077
- Average net price after grants$30,647
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.
Hofstra University FAQ
- What is Hofstra University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1230–1400. Aim for 1400 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Hofstra University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Hofstra University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hofstra University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hofstra University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hofstra University cost?
- About $71,077 a year before aid; $30,647 on average after grants.
- What is Hofstra University's FAFSA school code?
- 002732. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hofstra University receives your information.
- What is Hofstra University's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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