Campus life. City lights. Have it all. HOFSTRA.
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40 miles kilometers to New York City
13:1 student-faculty ratio
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Hofstra is the only university to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016).
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41 average class size academic accreditations total accreditations
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropology:
Anthropology
Anthropology - Archaeology
Applied Physics: Applied Physics
Applied Physics - Biochemistry
Applied Physics - Computer Science
Applied Physics - Engineering
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistr y
Biology: Biology
Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology - Ecology and Evolution
Biology - Marine Biology
Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/ Pre-Veterinary
Business Analytics
Chemistr y
Chinese
Community Health
Comparative Literature and Languages
Computer Science
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Computer Science and Mathematics
Criminology
Dance
Drama
Economics:
Economics
Economics - Business (within Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Economics - Mathematical Business Economics
Economics - Mathematical Economics
Engineering - Bioengineering:
Engineering - Bioengineering - Bioelectricity
Engineering - Bioengineering - Biomechanics
Engineering - Bioengineering - Premedicine
Engineering - Civil Engineering
Engineering - Computer Engineering:
Engineering - Computer Engineering
Engineering - Computer EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Engineering - Electrical Engineering:
Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering - Electrical EngineeringComputer
Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering:
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringAerospace
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
Fine Arts: Fine Arts
Fine Arts - Design
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography:
Geography
Geography - Geographic Information Systems
Geology
German
Global Studies
Greek and Roman Studies:
Greek and Roman Civilizations
Greek and Roman Languages and Literatures
Health Science
History:
History
History - Public History
Information Systems
International Business
Italian and Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism:
Journalism
Journalism - Broadcast
Journalism - Sports Media
Labor Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): BA/JD*
Linguistic s 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 Business Economics
Mathematical Economics
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
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program: BS/MS*
Physic s
Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
Political Science:
Political Science
Political Science - International Relations
Pre-Early Childhood and Childhood
Education (with a dual major in a liberal arts discipline)
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
Pre-Physical Education
Science Education - Chemistry
Science Education - Earth Science
Science Education - Physics
Social Studies Education
World Language - French World Language - German World Language - Italian World Language - Russian
World Language - Spanish
Sociology
Spanis h
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
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 offers more than 100 dual-degree programs. These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for information.
For an up-to-date list of program options, visit hofstra.edu/majors.
92%
8%
2+
of Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients are employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school within a year of graduation.*
Hofstra is ranked in the top 8% of colleges and universities nationwide for mid-career salary of alumni with a bachelor’s degree only, according to the 2023 PayScale College Salary Report.
Among those who participate, students average more than 2 internships during their time at Hofstra.**
*Results are based on data collected up to 1-year post graduation from the Alumni Outcomes survey, LinkedIn, National Student Clearinghouse, and Hofstra enrollment.
**Results are based on self-reported data from the December 2022 and May 2023 Alumni Outcomes Graduate Surveys, which yield a 73% response rate for undergraduate students.
Hofstra students have access to a multitude of internship opportunities in New York City and on Long Island:
International students may apply to Hofstra using the Hofstra application or the Common Application, both available at hofstra.edu/internationalappl y SAT/ACT scores are not required for application. Accepted students will be considered automatically for merit-based scholarships, if eligible.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
• Completed application
• Nonrefundable application fee
• Secondary school transcripts
• Demonstrated Englis h proficienc y
• Personal statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Copy of passport identification pag e
After you have been accepted, please submit the following documents for the student visa process:
• Financial bank statement
• Form I-20
• Affidavit of Support for m
For more information on the student visa process, please visi t hofstra.edu/prearrival
For any questions about our forms and requirements, contact us at internationaladmission@hofstra.edu.
INTO HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY PATHWAY PROGRAMS: For students who do not meet the stated English proficiency requirements for direct entry into the University, the INTO Hofstra University pathway programs provide students with additional English and academic support to ensure their successful transition into their degree programs. The pathway programs allow students to earn credits toward their degree while also improving their English and academic skills. If you are a good fit for our pathway programs, you will be notified wit h your admission decision.
For all scholarship opportunities, candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application. For our fall 2025 award criteria and additional scholarship opportunities, please contact us via email at internationaladmission@hofstra.edu
• Provost Scholarship: $27,000-$31,000 per year (typically offered to over 65% of admitted students)
• Dean’s Scholarship: $16,000-$26,000 per year (typically offered to over 20% of admitted students)
• Grant Programs: Up to $5,000 per year
• Tuition and Fees: U.S. $56,545
• Room and Board: Suite-style living: U.S. $20,660 High-rise living (double room): U.S. $18,082
• Health and Accident Insurance: U.S. $2,478
• Dining Dollars: U.S. $5,500 (level 5 plan; visit hofstra.edu/dining for all available dining dollars contracts) Our fall 2024 applicants’ scores reflected the following:
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Hofstra currently enrolls undergraduate students from 75 countries.
Please note that Hofstra awards credit for A-level and AP courses, Abitur, and the IB Diploma. Advanced standing and collegiate-level credits may be awarded based on students’ scores on these exams and certain upper-secondary school certificates. Students should send score reports to the Office of Admission for evaluation. A n official evaluation of a student’s secondary school record is often helpful in this process and can be provided by organizations such as World Education Services (WES, wes.org).
Questions about Hofstra University?
Office of International Student Enrollment
100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1000 USA
Email: internationaladmission@hofstra.edu
hofstra.edu/internationalfaq
Phone: +1-516-463-6796 | Fax: +1-516-463-5100 weibo.com
Nondiscrimination Policy: Hofstra Universit y is committed to extending equal opportunit y to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (characteristics collectively referred to as “Protected Characteristic”) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunit y Laws”) The Equal Right s and Opportunit y Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating it s overall adherence to Equal Opportunit y Laws Questions or concerns regarding any of these laws, other aspects of Hofstra’s Nondiscrimination Policy, or regarding Title IX as it relates to reports against employees or other nonstudents, should be directed to the Equal Right s and Opportunit y Officer, who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Employee Matters, at HumanResources@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6859, 205 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 Student-related questions or concerns regarding Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator for Student Issues at StudentTitleIX@hofstra.edu, 516-463-5841, 127 Wellness & Campus Living Center, Hempstead, NY 11549. For additional contacts and related policies and resources, see hofstra.edu/eoe
Take a virtual tour at hofstra.edu/virtualtour or arrange a campus visit at hofstra.edu/visit. Visit hofstra.edu/internationalwebinar to sign up for our webinars. 12593:8/24
