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Hofstra University Business Programs

Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hempstead, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Hofstra University Rankings

Hofstra University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#66 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#271 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Hofstra University?

Contact details for Hofstra University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone:	5164636600
Website:	www.hofstra.edu/
Admissions:	www.hofstra.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.hofstra.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Hofstra University?

You can apply to Hofstra University online at: www.hofstra.edu/application

Hofstra University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hofstra University

This is what Hofstra University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hofstra University?

Hofstra University admits 68%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Hofstra University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 610 and 700.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1230 to 1400. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Hofstra University ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Hofstra University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,873	6,447	65%
Women	15,123	10,573	70%

Can I Afford Hofstra University?

The average net price after aid at Hofstra University is $35,129. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,545
In-State Fees	$1,115
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,545
Out-of-State Fees	$1,115
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$57,660
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$57,660

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Hofstra University receive some form of financial aid (1,590 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Hofstra University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,114 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,674.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Hofstra University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,302 per year.

Hofstra University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,609 students enrolled at Hofstra University. Hofstra University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,155 undergraduate students at Hofstra University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hofstra University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	954
Black or African American	590
Hispanic	1,150
White	2,665
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Two or More Races	406
Non-Resident	240

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hofstra University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,123
New Jersey	112
Massachusetts	82
Connecticut	60
Pennsylvania	58

Additionally, approximately 3.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Hofstra University Graduate Student Diversity

4,169 of Hofstra University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Hofstra University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hofstra University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	500
Black or African American	366
Hispanic	525
White	2,097
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	404

Online Learning at Hofstra University

Hofstra University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

687 undergraduate students at Hofstra University took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 877 students took at least one online class and 393 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Hofstra University

Below are the business degree programs are offered by Hofstra University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	20	238	—	258
Business Administration, Management and Operations	62	11	—	73
Finance and Financial Management Services	67	—	—	68
Marketing	47	13	—	61
Accounting and Related Services	25	19	—	44
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	10	—	—	10
Business/Commerce, General	—	3	—	6
Taxation	—	6	—	6
Business/Managerial Economics	4	—	—	4
International Business	4	—	—	4
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	3	—	—	3
Management Information Systems and Services	—	3	—	3
Human Resources Management and Services	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Hofstra University

Hofstra University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hofstra University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.