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Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$52,131

Acceptance Rate

71%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$55,450

At a Glance

Total Students

6,155

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$23,621

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Hofstra University is a private, non-profit institution with 6,155 students. The university has a 70.6% acceptance rate and a 83.1% retention rate. The graduation rate is 67.4%. The in-state tuition is $55,450, and 46.9% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings for Hofstra alumni are $44,815. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $52,131, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $69,039. The median debt for graduates is $23,621.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$52k

5 YEARS

$69k

10 YEARS

Top 27% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Hofstra University alumni earn a median salary of $44,815. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,131. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $69,039. The median debt for students is $23,621. Nearly half of the students, 46.9%, receive financial aid.

Hofstra University has a student body of 6,155 students. The university has a 70.6% acceptance rate and a 67.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 83.1%. The annual in-state tuition is $55,450.

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Campus Location

Hempstead, New York

Hempstead, NY 11549

Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hofstra University has an acceptance rate of 70.6%.