HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
- 100 Hofstra University
- Hempstead, NY 11549
- OPEID College Code: 00273200
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- General Phone: (516) 463-6600
- President: Stuart Rabinowitz
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 12,068
- College Mascot: Flying Dutchmen
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- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Humanities/Social Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admissions: www.hofstra.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,688 | 11,383 | 20,071 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,650 (54%) | 5,996 (53%) | 10,646 (53%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 787 (17%) | 868 (14%) | 1,655 (16%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,147 | 69% |
| ACT ® Exam | 338 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 17% | 24% | 76% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,465 | $4,420 | $2,730 | $12,061 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 100 | 74 | 76 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,419 | 2,595 | 4,049 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $30,130 | $28,630 | $26,730 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $30,130 | $28,630 | $26,730 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $30,130 | $28,630 | $26,730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,330 | $10,825 | $10,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,822 | $2,715 | $2,640 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $14,060 | $11,985 | $11,760 |
| Other Expenses | $2,892 | $3,630 | $3,585 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,892 | $3,630 | $3,585 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $45,282 | $43,170 | $40,670 |
| In-State | $45,282 | $43,170 | $40,670 |
| Out of State | $45,282 | $43,170 | $40,670 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $48,082 | $45,245 | $43,075 |
| In-State | $48,082 | $45,245 | $43,075 |
| Out of State | $48,082 | $45,245 | $43,075 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $34,022 | $33,260 | $31,315 |
| In-State | $34,022 | $33,260 | $31,315 |
| Out of State | $34,022 | $33,260 | $31,315 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,068 Undergraduate: 7,919 Graduate: 4,149
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,409 Female: 6,659
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,823 Female: 4,096
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,586 Female: 2,563
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,784 Part-Time: 2,284
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,327 Part-Time: 592
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,457 Part-Time: 1,692
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 376 | 3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,251 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 246 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,946 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,205 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,719 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,615 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 447 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 284 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 393 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 191 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 14 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,588 | 1,852 | 736 |
| Faculty Status | 1,212 | 609 | 603 |
| Tenured Faculty | 393 | 393 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,133 | 544 | 589 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,133 | 544 | 589 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 301 | 301 | - |
| Other Professionals | 482 | 422 | 60 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 672 | 585 | 87 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 362 | 315 | 47 |
| Skilled Crafts | 82 | 82 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 214 | 188 | 26 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,161 (544) | $108,750 (324) | $92,456 (220) |
| Professor | $133,755 (183) | $138,879 (126) | $122,430 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $93,902 (217) | $97,684 (123) | $88,953 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,018 (137) | $76,975 (71) | $72,912 (66) |
| Instructor | $63,447 (7) | $63,993 (4) | $62,720 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,161 (544) | $108,750 (324) | $92,456 (220) |
| Professor | $133,755 (183) | $138,879 (126) | $122,430 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $93,902 (217) | $97,684 (123) | $88,953 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,018 (137) | $76,975 (71) | $72,912 (66) |
| Instructor | $63,447 (7) | $63,993 (4) | $62,720 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,453,987 | $4,804,232 | $3,649,755 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 376 | 238 | 138 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 376 | 238 | 138 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 79 | 79 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 69 | 43 | 26 |
| Soccer | 55 | 33 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 19 | 19 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $97,325 | $61,125 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $40,309 | $32,921 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 18 | 39 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | - |
| Robbery | 10 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 33 | 46 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
