It’s no coincidence that we all say it feels like home.
Welcome to Hofstra, right next to the pulse of New York and beside the beautiful Long Island coast where students surf. Explore a vibrant campus experience that will surprise you at every turn.
A World to Explore and Grow Into
Step into Hofstra’s lively residential campus, 25 miles east of NYC and 8 miles from the beach. Our spacious 244-acre environment gives you plenty of room to explore, grow, and belong.
The Space to Amplify Your Ambitions
State-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative community, and dedicated faculty support you in reaching your fullest potential.
Where Campus Life Comes Together
Hofstra’s residential spaces create a welcoming environment where students thrive, balancing academics, friendships, and unforgettable experiences all in one place.
One-of-a-Kind Arboretum
One of just 430 arboreta in the U.S., Hofstra’s tree-filled campus inspires wonder, curiosity, and growth.
Where Every Season Tells a Story
Watch the campus evolve from spring blooms to autumn color as you evolve alongside it.
Find Your Own Path
At Hofstra, you’re never just a number. You are an individual with the freedom to pursue your passions, explore new disciplines, and discover multiple career paths. Below is a list of many of the areas of study available to you at Hofstra. For a full list of undergraduate program options, visit hofstra.edu/major s.
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropolog y
Applied Physics
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistr y
Biolog y
Business Analytics
Chemistr y
Chinese
Community Health
Comparative Literature and
Languages
Computer Science
Computer Science and Mathematics
Criminolog y
Cybersecurit y
Dance
Drama
Economics
Economics - Business (within Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Engineering - Bioengineering
Engineering - Civil Engineering
Engineering - Computer
Engineering
Engineering - Electrical
Engineering
Engineering - Industrial
Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical
Engineering
Engineering Science
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Resources
Exercise Physiology
Film Studies and Production
Filmmaking
Finance
Fine Arts
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geology
German
Global Studies
Greek and Roman Studies
Health Science
Histor y
Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and MD Program: BA/MD; BS/MD*
Human Factors and Usability
Studies
Information Systems
International Business
Italian and Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Labor Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): BA/JD*
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Mass Media Studies
Mathematical Business Economics
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics
Music
Music Business
Neuroscience
Nursing Philosophy
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program: BS/MS*
Physics
Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
Political Science
Pre-Early Childhood and Childhood Education (with a dual major in a liberal arts discipline)
Pre-Health Studies
Pre-Medical Studies
Psycholog y
Public Policy and Public Service
Public Relations and Strategic
Communication
Religion and Contemporary Issues
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
Russian and Post-Soviet Studies
Secondary Education:
Dance Education
Fine Arts Education
Music Education
Secondary Education (with dual major in another discipline):
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Supply Chain Management
Sustainability Studies
Television
Television and Business
Television and Film
Television Production and Studies
Theater Arts
Urban Ecology
Women’s Studies
Writing for the Screen
Writing Studies
PRE-ADVISING OPTIONS
Pre-Professional Programs:
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Osteopathy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Veterinary
STUART AND NANCY RABINOWITZ HONORS
COLLEGE
Entrance to the Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College is by invitation only and occurs after a student’s acceptance to the University.
* Hofstra offers more than 100 dual-degree programs. These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for information.
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From Any Classroom to Every Career
With programs across every interest and industry, Hofstra blends academics, immersive experiences, and interdisciplinary opportunities to help you discover your unique path to success.
Step Into Endless Possibilities
Hofstra’s centers and institutes advance groundbreaking innovation, offering you unique opportunities to engage in cuttingedge research and hands-on experiences that give you new momentum.
Special Program
Offerings
4+4 BS-BA/MD
This highly selective dual-degree program offers a direct path from a Hofstra undergraduate degree to an MD. Students choose from several majors that meet medical school prerequisites and receive personalized academic advising. Upon earning a bachelor’s degree with a strong GPA, students will matriculate in the MD program at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell.
Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a direct-entry program that combines classroom learning at Hofstra with handson clinical experience through Northwell Health. Students begin working in healthcare settings as early as their first year, supported by expert faculty and staff.
Rabinowitz Honors College (RHC)
Designed for high-achieving students, RHC offers an interdisciplinary honors curriculum compatible with any major. Students benefit from a close-knit academic community, faculty mentoring, and opportunities in leadership, research, and service.
Physician Assistant Studies
This five-and-a-half-year dual-degree program leads to both a BS and MS. Students must first complete the three-year preprofessional (undergraduate) phase, including all prerequisite courses, followed by a graduatelevel professional phase focused on clinical practice and patient care in partnership with Northwell Health
This dual-degree program allows students to earn a BA and MA in fiveand-a-half years. Students begin in the undergraduate major and may apply to the graduate phase by sophomore year. The graduate phase includes clinical work at Hofstra’s on-campus SpeechLanguage-Hearing Clinic.
Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP)
This dual-degree program allows students to complete requirements for both a BA and JD in six years. Students choose from more than 40 majors in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. After successfully completing the undergraduate requirements of the first three years, students begin JD studies at Hofstra’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS)
PALS is a fee-based support program for students with specific learning disabilities and/or ADHD. It offers individualized, weekly sessions with a learning specialist focused on educational challenges, study skills, and learning strategies. PALS enriches the student experience by aligning support services to each individual’s unique intellectual profile and academic goals.
FOR NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS:
New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH)
The NOAH Scholars program provides academic support, financial aid, and educational enrichment opportunities to New York state residents from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who attend Hofstra University. NOAH Scholars receive comprehensive advising, leadership development, career planning, and personal support throughout their time at Hofstra.
Make Your Mark
Find your people and fuel your passions. Get in the game or cheer on 21 NCAA Division I teams and show your school spirit. Lifelong friends and unforgettable memories start here.
Create Your Next Trajectory
We’re all about learning by doing at Hofstra. Instead of just reading textbooks, you’ll tackle real projects, intern at amazing companies, and get your hands busy with research that matters. Professors will know your name in classes that average just 21 students, and a 13:1 studentfaculty ratio ensures you’ll get the personalized attention you deserve. With over 175 programs to pick from, there’s a path for whatever makes you tick. And if you’re still figuring it out, we’ll help you explore until something clicks.
READY TO SEE WHERE HOFSTRA CAN TAKE YOU?
Invest in your future – the value of a Hofstra education lasts a lifetime.
hofstra.edu/outcomes
A Community That Cares
We’re all part of a larger community: neighbors, cities, and the world at large. Hofstra’s decadeslong relationships with schools and organizations on Long Island create opportunities to build genuine connections across generations and backgrounds. These connections enrich your college years and prepare you to become the kind of leader who brings people together with mutual respect and shared goals.
EXPLORE CAMPUS LIFE
See how Hofstra students are making real change. hofstra.edu/campuslife
Support Beyond the Classroom
Let’s face it, college throws a lot at you. That’s why we’ve built a support system to help you become your best self. Your personal success squad includes free mental health resources, counselors who understand today’s student challenges, academic coaches who’ve helped countless students tackle “impossible” workloads, and career advisors with direct connections to employers you want to work for. They know your name, your goals, and exactly what you need to thrive.
HOFSTRA HELPS YOU THRIVE
Explore all the ways we support your success. hofstra.edu/advresources
Feels Like Home
Students at Hofstra lead over 200 clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, club sports, a cappella groups, and everything from crocheting circles to marine wildlife teams. You’ll explore interests both related and unrelated to your major, finding activities that spark your intellectual curiosity or simply help you unwind after a tough exam week. The friendships you build here often become the ones that last long after graduation.
NEVER GET BORED
Find where you belong in our community.
hofstra.edu/activities
2026 Application
Deadlines A Quick Look at Costs, 2025-2026
Early Action I - November 15
Early Action II - December 15
Regular Decision - Rolling Basis
Tuition and fees: $59,960
Room and board:
Suite-style living: $21,048
High-rise living (double room): $18,430
Admitted
Student Profile*
• Hofstra is test optional. Midrange test scores (for those who submit):
SAT: 1280 to 1450 ACT: 29 to 34
• 81% of students have taken AP or IB courses
• Average high school GPA: 3.8
• Students with 3.0 GPA or higher: 95%
The average Hofstra scholarship (free money) is $30,641, not including federal or state grants.
Want to know what your award might look like?
Visit hofstra.edu/fyscholarships
*Accurate as of 7/1/25.
Time to Shine
Words and pictures can only tell you so much. There’s no better way to find out what your future could be than to visit Hofstra today. When you step on campus, current students will show you what your experience will really be like, and you’ll get to ask all your most pressing questions, from what classes you should take first semester to where to find the best pizza slice. Come walk our paths, peek into our classrooms, and feel the energy that makes this place special. Schedule your visit now.
