Getting in
For Fall 2025, 21,771 first-year students applied to Hofstra, 15,821 were admitted and 1,615 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 72.7%.
Source: Hofstra Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 11,963 | 9,051 | 75.7% |
| Out-of-state | 8,143 | 6,667 | 81.9% |
| International | 1,661 | 102 | 6.1% |
Source: Hofstra Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Hofstra's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: Hofstra Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Hofstra has no early decision plan. It has two non-binding, non-restrictive Early Action rounds: the Common Data Set lists Early Action I closing November 15, 2026 with notification on December 15, 2026, and Early Action II closing December 15, 2026 with notification on January 15, 2027. It does not report how many applied or were admitted early.
Source: Hofstra Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Hofstra as a first-year student. Some programs work differently:
- Physician Assistant Studies. A dual-degree program: a BS and an MS in five and a half years. Admission is open only to first-year students and is highly selective.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Programs that require test scores. SAT or ACT scores are required for the Physician Assistant Studies dual-degree program and the Hofstra 4+4 BS-BA/MD program with the Zucker School of Medicine, and for students who want the Trustee Scholarship. No other dual-degree program requires them.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Standardized Testing Policy (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP). A six-year combined BA and JD: three years in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, then three at Hofstra Law School.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- NOAH (New Opportunities at Hofstra). For New York residents who are TAP-eligible, economically disadvantaged and in a state-recognized high-needs school district. Apply by February 1; NOAH requires an interview and financial documents before a decision.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- PALS (Program for Academic Learning Skills). For students with documented learning disabilities. The committee reviews your credentials with psychological testing to decide on an interview, and decides after the interview.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Rabinowitz Honors College. Highly selective, for top-performing first-year students. If you send scores, Hofstra recommends a 1340 SAT or a 29 ACT.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
129 majors across 11 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in Hofstra's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, grouped by the college or school that lists it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates, combined bachelor's and master's programs and graduate programs are left out.
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences5
- Labor Studies (BA)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA)
- Liberal Arts (BA)
- Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Studies With a Concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences (BA)
- Women's Studies (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS23
- Art (BA)
- Asian Studies (BA)
- Chinese (BA)
- Comparative Literature and Languages (BA)
- Dance (BA)
- Dance (BFA)
- Drama (BA)
- English (BA)
- Fine Arts (BS)
- French and Francophone Studies (BA)
- German (BA)
- Greek and Roman Studies (BA)
- Italian and Italian Studies (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Music (BS)
- Music Business (BA)
- Rhetoric and Public Advocacy (BA)
- Russian and Post-Soviet Studies (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Theater Arts (BFA)
- Writing Studies (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS28
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Astronomy (BA)
- Astrophysics (BS)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Biophysics (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (BS)
- Environmental Resources (BS)
- Forensic Science (BS)
- Geology (BA)
- Geology (BS)
- Mathematical Finance (BS)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Pre-Medical Studies (BS)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (BA)
- Sustainability Studies (BA)
- Sustainability Studies (BS)
- Urban Ecology (BA)
- Urban Ecology (BS)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS16
- Anthropology (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (Business) (BS)
- Geographic Information Systems (BS)
- Geography (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- Jewish Studies (BA)
- Mathematical Business Economics (BS)
- Mathematical Economics (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Philosophy (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Public Policy and Public Service (BA)
- Religion and Contemporary Issues (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Frank G. Zarb School of Business11
- Accounting - 120 (BBA)The 120-semester-hour program.
- Accounting - 150 (BBA)The 150-semester-hour program.
- Business Analytics (BBA)
- Entrepreneurship (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- Information Systems (BBA)
- International Business (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Sports Management (BBA)
- Supply Chain Management (BBA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Frank G. Zarb School of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication13
- Broadcast and Streaming Journalism (BS)
- Film Studies and Production (BA)
- Filmmaking (BFA)
- Journalism (BA)
- Mass Media Studies (BA)
- Podcasting and Audio Storytelling (BA)
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication (BA)
- Sports Media (BS)
- Television (BS)
- Television Production and Studies (BA)
- Television and Business (BS)
- Television and Film (BS)
- Writing for the Screen (BFA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education11
- Dance Education (BSEd)
- Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)/ Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) (BS)
- Elementary Education (BA)
- English Education (BA)
- Fine Arts Education (BSEd)
- Mathematics Education (BA)
- Music Education (BSEd)
- Physical Education (BSEd)
- Science Education (BA)
- Social Studies Education (BA)
- World Language Education (French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian) (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, School of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science13
- Bioengineering (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Data Science and Machine Learning (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Engineering Science (BE)
- Industrial Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- User Experience (UX) & Product Design (BA)
- User Experience (UX) & Product Design (BS)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Health Sciences4
- Community Health (BS)
- Exercise Physiology (BS)
- Health Science (BS)
- Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, School of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies2
- Nursing (BS)
- Physician Assistant Studies (BS/MS)A dual-degree program: a BS and an MS in five and a half years, open only to first-year students.
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Other majors in the bulletin3
The bulletin lists these majors in its university-wide program list but not on a school page.
- Africana Studies (BA)
- Art History (BA)
- Criminology (BA)
Source: Hofstra 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, Programs (Alphabetically, University-wide) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action I | November 15 | By December 15 | No |
| Early Action II | December 15 | By January 15 | No |
| Regular Decision | Rolling, no deadline | Rolling, from February 1 | No |
Apply for fall 2027 with the Common App. Regular Decision is rolling: Hofstra reviews applications as they come in, and decisions go out on a rolling basis beginning February 1.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Action is not binding: Hofstra is an Early Action school, not an Early Decision school. The Early Action I deadline is November 15 and the Early Action II deadline is December 15, and you can still apply after both, since Hofstra takes applications all year on a rolling basis.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Hofstra is test-optional for full-time first-year applicants. If you send SAT or ACT scores, Hofstra superscores all of them; if you apply test-optional, scores already sent are not considered. Scores are required from homeschooled and online high school students, international students whose native language is not English (the TOEFL or the SAT or ACT), Physician Assistant Studies and BS-BA/MD applicants, and Trustee Scholarship candidates. An interview is strongly encouraged without scores, and for some students required.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Standardized Testing Policy (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted, with scores taken on a rolling basis.
Source: Hofstra Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Hofstra's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Hofstra Admission, Application Process (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Hofstra, 2026-2027:
| Tuition and fees | $62,110 |
|---|---|
| Food and housing (room and board, on campus) | $20,850 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal expenses | $1,050 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Student loan fees | $68 |
| Parent PLUS loan fees | $846 |
| Total | $86,924 |
For a full-time first-year student living on campus. Hofstra says these figures are subject to change.
Source: Hofstra Admission, What Does it Cost (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,219 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $31,387 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $33,450 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $36,769 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,348 |
| All incomes | $34,176 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Hofstra's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
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Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY · Private71.1% admitted$34,906 average net price
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Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · Private69.9% admitted$38,509 average net price
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT · Private68.6% admitted$15,564 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.