Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Hempstead, NY · Large suburb
Type	Private
Undergraduates	6,488
Acceptance rate	68%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1190–1370 · 35% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1160–1340
ACT (middle 50%)	26–31
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	67%
First-year retention	83%
Student–faculty ratio	13:1
Cost of attendance	$70,624
Application fee	$70

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
EAII: Dec 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Rolling

Most popular majors: Business, Communications, Health professions & nursing, Engineering, Social sciences.

Hofstra University campus map

Campus map of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, showing Swim Center, Pysical Education Building, James M. Shuart Stadium and Practice Facility, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Hofstra University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Hofstra University Health and Fitness Center, Pysical Education Building, Mack Sports Complex, Axinn Library, West Library Wing, James M. Shuart Stadium, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Swim Center, Practice Facility.

Around campus

Places to eat: McDonald's, Chipotle, Popeyes, Holy Cow, Taco el Chingón #4, Napolini Express
Coffee: Starbucks, Cafe
Nightlife: Catch, McHebes
Shops: Navy Exchange, NCC Book Store
Museums and culture: Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish Center, Long Island Children Museum
Groceries: Campus Deli
Parks: Mitchel Athletic Complex Stadium, Mitchel Athletic Complex, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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