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Hofstra University is a private university on Long Island with strong access to New York City and broad offerings across business, communications, health-related fields, and pre-professional pathways. Its location is a major part of the value proposition, especially for internships and networking.

Hofstra often appeals to students who want a flexible, medium-to-large private university experience with suburban campus space but close ties to the opportunities of the New York metropolitan region.

What are Hofstra University looking for?

Students with solid academics who can make use of New York-area internships and show fit with a flexible, opportunity-rich private university setting.

Admissions Statistics

YEAR

Overall Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Apps Accepted

Regular Decision Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Accept. Rate

Percent of Class Filled by Early Apps

Early Decision / Action Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Apps Accepted

Expected Number of Students to Enroll

Total Apps Received

Total Apps Accepted

2024

68.1%

17,035

25,021

17,035

2023

70.6%

16,157

22,890

16,157

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

ED2

Rolling

Nov 15 / Dec 15

Rolling

Yes

Additional essay questions of the application.

Hofstra University

state

TUITION

$58,845.00

ACCEPTANCE RATE

68.1%

Enrollment: Undergraduate | STUDENTS

| 10,000

Academics & Testing Range

SAT: Test-optional; 1270–1450 if submitted | ACT: | GPA: 3.8

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