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Located just 25 miles east of New York City and 10 miles from Long Island’s beautiful coastline, Hofstra puts you close to the experiences, resources, and possibilities you’re looking for, with plenty of room to make your college experience your own.
The Space to Amplify Your Ambitions State-of-the-art State-of-the-art facilities, facilities, a a collaborative collaborative community, community, and and dedicated dedicated faculty faculty support support you you in in reaching reaching your your full full potential. potential.
Where Campus Life Comes Together Hofstra’s learning and residential spaces create a welcoming environment where students thrive, balancing academics, friendships, and unforgettable experiences all in one place.
What kind of future do you want to build?
Health, Wellness, and Human Performance Prepare for a career dedicated to caring for others, with a medical school and state-of-the-art simulation labs right on campus. Flagship programs include Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies (Pre-PA), Health Science, and Psychology. Signature programs include SpeechLanguage-Hearing Sciences, Community Health, Neuroscience, and Exercise Physiology. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Help others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. • Combine scientific knowledge with hands-on skills. • Make an impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Business, Analytics, and Enterprise Study business 30 minutes from the financial capital of the world, and build connections that will shape your career. Flagship programs include Finance, Accounting, and Business Analytics. Signature programs include Entrepreneurship. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Learn how organizations grow. • Turn ideas into ventures. • Drive innovation or launch a startup. • Gain versatile career skills.
Find Your Own Path 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/majors.
Accounting Africana Studies Anthropology Applied Physics Art Art History Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology Broadcast and Streaming Journalism Business Analytics Chemistry Chinese Community Health Comparative Literature and Languages Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Criminology
Cybersecurity Dance Data Science and Machine Learning 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 Health Science History Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and MD Program: BA/MD; BS/MD* 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/Childhood Education (with a dual major in a liberal arts discipline) Pre-Health Studies Pre-Medical Studies Psychology
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): English Education Mathematics Education Pre-Physical Education Science Education Social Studies Education World Language Education Sociology Spanish Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: BA/Speech-Language Pathology: MA* Sports Management Sports Media Supply Chain Management Sustainability Studies Television Television and Business Television and Film Television Production and Studies
Theater Arts User Experience (UX) and Product Design 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
* Hofstra offers dual-degree programs. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for information.
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Media, Storytelling, and Sports Turn ideas into stories that reach people, with access to New York media and hands-on studio experience from your first year. Flagship programs include Film Studies & Production (Filmmaking), Journalism, Sports Management, and Sports Media. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Tell stories that inspire and inform. • Master the art and craft of visual storytelling. • Create content that matters. • Build a portfolio that sets you apart.
Engineering and Applied Technology Build and conduct experiments from your first year, in any of our 17 high-tech laboratories. Flagship programs include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity. Signature programs include User Experience (UX) and Product Design. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Learn by building, testing, and creating. • Solve real-world challenges through innovation. • Develop in-demand technical skills. • Build technologies that improve lives.
Society, Law, and Education Learn how institutions, policy, and learning shape our society. Flagship programs include Political Science and Education (Pre-Early Childhood/Childhood and Secondary). Signature programs include Forensic Science and Criminology. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Become a lawyer or educator. • Work in government, policy, or nonprofit organizations. • Explore crime, justice, and society. • Create positive change in your community.
Science, Research, and Discovery Start research early, supported by faculty mentors and the resources of an on-campus medical school. Flagship programs include Biology and Pre-Medical Studies. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Build a strong foundation for medical, dental, or veterinary school. • Advance scientific discovery and improve lives. • Gain hands-on research experience.
Arts, Design, and Performance Perform, create, and showcase your work in an environment where ample opportunity is part of the experience. Signature programs include Music Business, Drama, Dance, and Theater Arts. You belong in this community if you want to ... • Create work that inspires and connects people. • Grow your confidence and creative talent. • Turn your passions into a creative career.
Special Program Offerings
4+4 BS-BA/MD
Nursing
Physician Assistant Studies
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.
This five-and-a-half-year dual-degree program leads to both a BS and MS in Physician Assistant Studies. 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.
Rabinowitz Honors College (RHC)
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (BA)/SpeechLanguage Pathology (MA)
FOR NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS: New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH)
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.
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.
Designed for high-achieving students, RHC offers an interdisciplinary honors curriculum that complements any major. Students benefit from a close-knit academic community, faculty mentoring, and opportunities in leadership, research, and service.
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.
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 student’s unique intellectual profile and academic goals.
Connected From Day One Among those who participate, students average 2.5 internships during their time at Hofstra.
ABC News Accenture CNN ESPN Google Marvel Studios MLB Network NBCUniversal Netflix The New York Times Northwell Health 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.
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Build a Bright Future At Hofstra, your education is designed to help you discover your strengths, explore new possibilities, and graduate ready for what’s next. You’ll connect classroom learning with real-world experiences through internships, research, leadership opportunities, and employer partnerships across New York. Whatever your goals, you’ll have the flexibility to explore new interests, the support to grow, and the experiences to shape your future with confidence. With an average class size of 21 students and a 13:1 studentto-faculty ratio, you’ll receive personalized guidance every step of the way.
READY TO SEE WHERE HOFSTRA CAN TAKE YOU? Invest in your future – the value of a Hofstra education lasts a lifetime. hofstra.edu/outcomes
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.
YOUR FUTURE STARTS AT HOFSTRA Explore all the ways we support your success. hofstra.edu/advresources
Make Your Mark Find your people, discover new passions, and build memories that will last a lifetime.
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
You Belong Here Hofstra students 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 find 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.
SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Discover activities that keep you engaged on and off campus. hofstra.edu/activities
2027 Application Deadlines
A Quick Look at Costs, 2026-2027
Early Action I - November 15 Early Action II - December 15 Regular Decision - Rolling Basis
• Tuition and fees: $62,110 • Room and board: Suite-style living: $21,221 High-rise living (double room): $18,450
Admitted Student Profile*
MINUS ... On average, 59% of tuition costs are covered by scholarships and grants. Incoming Hofstra students receive an average of $38,665 in institutional aid (free money), not including federal or state grants.
• Hofstra is test optional. Midrange test scores (for those who submit): SAT: 1300 to 1450 ACT: 29 to 34 • 84% of students have taken AP or IB courses
EQUALS ... Hofstra’s average net cost is $25,564 per year.
• Average high school GPA: 3.82
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• Students with 3.0 GPA or higher: 96%
Visit hofstra.edu/fyscholarships *Accurate as of 8/1/26.
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