INFORMATION FOR COUNSELORS
#SEEHOFSTRA
HOFSTRA NUMBERS TO KNOW
92%
2+ 7% TOP
of Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients are employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school.*
Ranked in the TOP 7% of colleges and universities nationwide for mid-career salary, and TOP 9% of private colleges and universities according to the 2021-2022 PayScale College Salary Report.
Among those who participate, our students average more than 2 internships during their time at Hofstra.
Other Noteworthy Numbers
• 18 on-campus eateries, including Au Bon Pain, Dunkin’, Brooklyn Slice, Starbucks, G8 (allergen free), vegetarian, kosher, sushi, and breakfast all day!
• 21 NCAA Division I sports
• 24 local and national fraternities and sororities
• 35 residence halls
• 43-to-57 male-to-female ratio
• 100% program-accessible campus
• 117 buildings on 244 acres
• 210+ student clubs and organizations
• 143,000+ Hofstra University alumni
• Unlimited FREE mental health counseling
ARE YOUR STUDENTS READY TO APPLY? • hofstra.edu/apply WE’RE TEST OPTIONAL! Thirty-five percent of students, admitted to Hofstra for the fall 2023 semester, submitted their test scores. What should your students do? Visit hofstra.edu/testingpolicy for more information. SAT 900 (and below) 1100 1300 1200 1400 1500 MIDDLE 50% TEST SUBMITTERS STUDENTS TEND NOT TO SUBMIT TEST SCORES STUDENTS TEND TO SUBMIT TEST SCORES 1600 16 21 24 27 30 33 36 ACT HOFSTRA.EDU/OUTCOMES ABC Atlantic Records CNBC ESPN Facebook GEI Consultants Google IBM JPMorgan Chase & Co. KPMG, LLP Magellan Aerospace Morgan Stanley Mount Sinai Health System NBC New York Jets, LLC Northwell Health NYC Department of Education SiriusXM Sony United Nations The Walt Disney Company Warner Music Group Hofstra students have access to a multitude of internship opportunities in New York City and on Long Island:
The Perfect Size for Personal Attention • Undergraduate enrollment 6,110 • Average undergraduate class size ............. 21 • Student-to-faculty ratio 13-to-1 • Full-time faculty with the highest degree in their fields .................................93%
Student Profile*
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SAT ..................................................1230-1410 ACT 27-33
Average high school GPA ........................... 3.7
Students with 3.0 GPA or higher 93% *Accurate as of 6/29/23 An Ideal Location • Miles to Manhattan........................................ 25
Minutes to Manhattan by Long Island Rail Road.................................... 45
Number of internship and
opportunities in NYC and on Long Island ...................... UNLIMITED
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* Based on 2020-2021 Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients who responded to a survey or other reliable sources within a year of graduating (78% knowledge rate).
PERSONAL GUIDE
An admission counselor will be the first person reading a student’s application, and the person to advocate on their behalf throughout the admission process. Get to know them at hofstra.edu/counselormap
Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College
The Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College is designed for high-achieving students who want to make the most of their college years. Rabinowitz Honors College is an intimate community of students, faculty, and administrators committed to challenging and supporting one another in the pursuit of excellence at all levels. Connected to every college, department, major, and program, Rabinowitz Honors College is engaged in every aspect of campus life. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/rhc
COSTS (2023-2024 rates)
v Tuition and Fees: $55,450
v Room and Board:
Suite-style living: $20,260
High-rise living (double room): $17,720
v Institutional Gift Aid: In fall 2023 we awarded $49.0 million to first-year students, and a total of $143.1 million in institutional gift assistance was awarded to all entering undergraduate students.
v Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: About 97% of full-time, first-year students entering in fall 2023 were awarded financial aid, including scholarships and grants.
v Scholarships: Our average scholarship (free money) is $30,129, not including federal or state grants. For a breakdown of merit-based scholarships available to first-year students, visit hofstra.edu/fyscholarships
v Net Price Calculator: Your students can get a better idea of scholarship and grant opportunities as well as their estimated cost of attendance by visiting hofstra.edu/netprice
APPLICATION TIMELINE
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing Program is designed as a direct-entry, four-year program. Students must apply by November 15 for Early Action I or December 15 for Early Action II. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/bsnursing
Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD is a highly selective dual-degree program open only to students who demonstrate outstanding high school achievement and academic aptitude, and who apply to Hofstra as first-year, full-time students. Students must apply Early Action by November 15 for Early Action I or December 15 for Early Action II. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/4plus4
Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP) is a six-year, dual BA/JD program. Students admitted to this program pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for three years and then have the opportunity to complete a Juris Doctor (JD) at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in three additional years. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/leap
New Opportunities At Hofstra (NOAH) Scholars Program is a special Hofstra admission program open to New York state residents who (1) are eligible for TAP; (2) are considered economically disadvantaged as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines; and (3) attend high school in a New York state-recognized, high-needs school district. To be considered for NOAH, students must submit their completed application no later than February 1. NOAH requires an interview and the submission of financial documentation prior to the rendering of an admission decision. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/noah
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is a dual-degree program designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn both the BS and MS in five and a half years. Students must apply Early Action by November 15 for Early Action I or December 15 for Early Action II. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/pap
Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS) is a fee-based program administered by Student Access Services (SAS) that provides individualized support for a limited number of students who have been diagnosed with a documented learning-related disability. This program is in addition to any accommodations required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Hofstra’s Office of Admission determines all students’ admission to the University. After the admission decision, SAS separately determines the student’s eligibility for and acceptance to PALS. For further information, contact Student Access Services at sas@hofstra.edu or 516-463-7075
Information about PALS is being provided as a resource for all applicants, and no response to this item is required on the application. Applicants are free to wait until after receipt of a decision on admission to the University to express interest in the program.
WILL THEY GET CREDIT FOR THAT?
Many students start their Hofstra career with credit earned from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college courses they took in high school. Will their credits transfer? A comprehensive guide is available at hofstra.edu/collegecredit
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Program: BA/MA is a five-and-a-half-year, dual-degree program. Students admitted to this program pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and then have the opportunity to complete a Master of Arts (MA) in Speech-Language Pathology. For further information, visit hofstra.edu/slhsdualdegree
Application Deadline Notification Date Enrollment Deposit Date Housing Application Deadline Fall Semester (September) Early Action 1 (nonbinding) November 15 Approx. December 15 May 1 May 1 Early Action 2 (nonbinding) December 15 Approx. January 15 May 1 May 1 Rolling Admission August 1 Within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt May 1 May 1 Spring Semester (January) December 1 Within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt January 15 January 15
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropology:
Anthropology
Anthropology - Archaeology
Art: Art
Fine Arts
Fine Arts - Design
Art History
Asian Studies
Audio/Radio Production and Studies
Biochemistry
Biology: Biology
Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology - Ecology and Evolution
Biology - Marine Biology
Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/
Pre-Veterinary
Biology - Pre-Allied Medical Professions
Business Analytics
Chemistry
Chinese
Classics:
Classics - Classical Civilizations
Classics - Classical Languages and Literatures
Community Health:
Community Health
Community Health - Nutrition Science
Comparative Literature and Languages
Computer Science
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Computer Science and Mathematics
Criminology
Dance
Drama
Early Childhood and Childhood Education (with a dual major in a liberal arts discipline)
Economics:
Economics
Economics - Business (within Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Economics - Mathematical Business
Economics
Economics - Mathematical Economics
Engineering - Bioengineering:
Engineering - BioengineeringBioelectricity
Engineering - Bioengineering -
Biomechanics
Engineering - BioengineeringPremedicine
Engineering - Civil Engineering
Engineering - Computer Engineering:
Engineering - Computer Engineering
Engineering - Computer Engineering -
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering - Electrical Engineering:
Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering - Electrical Engineering -
Computer Engineering
Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering:
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering -
Aerospace
STUDENTS FIND THEIR OWN PATH
At Hofstra, your students are never just a number. We see your students as individuals with the freedom to pursue their passions, explore new disciplines, and discover multiple career paths. Below is a list of the many program options offered at Hofstra. For an up-to-date list of program options, visit hofstra.edu/majors.
Engineering Science:
Engineering Science - Biomedical
Engineering Science - Chemistry
Engineering Science - Environmental
Engineering Science - Physics
Engineering Science - Production and Manufacturing
English:
English - Children’s and Young Adult Literature
English - Creative Writing and Literature
English - Literatures in English
English - Publishing Studies and Literature
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Resources
Exercise Physiology:
Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science and Allied Health
Exercise Physiology - Pre-Medical Studies
Exercise Physiology - Strength and Conditioning
Film Studies and Production
Filmmaking
Finance
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography:
Geography
Geography - Geographic Information Systems
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
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism:
Journalism
Journalism - Broadcast
Journalism - Sports Media
Labor Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Legal Education Accelerated Program
(LEAP): BA/JD
Linguistics Management
Marketing:
Marketing
Marketing - Digital Marketing
Mass Media Studies:
Mass Media Studies - Media and Culture
Mass Media Studies - Media, Law and Policy
Mass Media Studies - Urban and Suburban Communication
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics:
Mathematics
Mathematics - Actuarial Science
Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Mathematics - Chemistry
Mathematics - Computer Science
Mathematics - Engineering
Mathematics - Physics
Music:
Music
Music - History/Literature
Music - Jazz and Commercial Music
Music - Music Business
Music - Performance
Music - Theory/Composition
Music Business:
Music Business - Business Concentration I
Music Business - Business Concentration II
Neuroscience
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program:
BS/MS
Physics:
Applied Physics - Biochemistry
Applied Physics - Computer Science
Applied Physics - Engineering
Physics
Political Science:
Political Science
Political Science - International Relations
Pre-Health - Pre-Medical Studies with a Concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences
Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology
Public Policy and Public Service
Public Relations and Strategic
Communication:
Public Relations and Strategic
Communication
Public Relations and Strategic
Communication - Entertainment Public Relations
Public Relations and Strategic
Communication - Sports Public Relations
Religion and Contemporary Issues:
Religion and Contemporary IssuesIssues in Health
Religion and Contemporary IssuesIssues in Law, Ethics and Politics
Religion and Contemporary IssuesIssues in Media and Pop Culture
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy:
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy - Health
Communication
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy - Political
Communication
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
Science Education - Chemistry
Science Education - Earth Science
Science Education - Physics
Social Studies Education
World Language - French and Francophone Studies
World Language - German
World Language - Italian
World Language - Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences:
BA/Speech-Language Pathology: MA
Sports Management
Sports Media
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.
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual-degree programs including:
• Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and MD Program: BA/MD; BS/MD
• Legal Education Accelerated Program
(LEAP): BA/JD
• Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program: BS/MS
• Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: BA/Speech-Language Pathology: MA These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for additional information.
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