Doctoral/ProfessionalPrivate nonprofitMedical
Hofstra University
6-yr Graduation
69%
-6.5pp vs Doctoral/Professional
Total enrollment
10,685
peer median 11,216
Avg net price
$34,176
-$2.7k vs Doctoral/Professional
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About
Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
25,021
25,021 candidates competed
Admitted
17,035
68.1% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,754
10.3% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
69%-6.5pp vs Doctoral/Professional
Overall completion
69%-6.5pp vs Doctoral/Professional
4-year graduation
59%
4-year graduation
59%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
69%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
69%
Full-time retention
84%
Full-time retention
84%
Pell equity
12.5pp gap
Pell recipients
59%206 of 352
Non-Pell (all)
72%853 of 1193
Subsidized loan, no Pell
68%239 of 353
No Federal Aid
73%614 of 840
Non-Pell students graduate at a 12.5-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 161 Title IV programs, 57 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 104 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
161
Passing
57
35.4% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
161programs
- Passing57 · 35.4%
- No Data104 · 64.6%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
55
No data
104
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$71,872
$61,854
National Same-Field BA Median
+16.2%
+$10,018
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+16.2%
$71,872 vs $61,854
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$73,160
$61,854
National Same-Field BA Median
+18.3%
+$11,306
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+18.3%
$73,160 vs $61,854
Journalism
Master's Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$74,266
$58,761
National Same-Field BA Median
+26.4%
+$15,505
Journalism
Master's Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+26.4%
$74,266 vs $58,761
Sustainability Studies
Bachelor Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$43,733
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+27.3%
+$9,383
Sustainability Studies
Bachelor Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
+27.3%
$43,733 vs $34,350
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$44,388
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+29.2%
+$10,038
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+29.2%
$44,388 vs $34,350
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$81,440
$61,854
National Same-Field BA Median
+31.7%
+$19,586
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+31.7%
$81,440 vs $61,854
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
$63,115
$46,391
National Same-Field BA Median
+36.1%
+$16,724
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
+36.1%
$63,115 vs $46,391
Security Science and Technology
Master's Degree · Security And Protective Services
$73,028
$53,607
National Same-Field BA Median
+36.2%
+$19,421
Security Science and Technology
Master's Degree · Security And Protective Services
+36.2%
$73,028 vs $53,607
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$159,095
$102,901
155%
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$159,095 debt · $102,901 earn
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$151,594
$99,911
152%
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$151,594 debt · $99,911 earn
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$67,901
$73,160
93%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$67,901 debt · $73,160 earn
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$134,728
$148,980
90%
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$134,728 debt · $148,980 earn
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$61,328
$71,872
85%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$61,328 debt · $71,872 earn
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Master's Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$70,401
$93,902
75%
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Master's Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$70,401 debt · $93,902 earn
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$55,540
$81,440
68%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$55,540 debt · $81,440 earn
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Doctoral Degree · Psychology
$84,477
$127,131
66%
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Doctoral Degree · Psychology
$84,477 debt · $127,131 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accredited since 1940Next review Nov 2019
Programmatic accreditations · 21
Action history · 18
- Dec 2024Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning RemovedAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education · Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Aug 2024Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic QualityAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education · Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Apr 2023Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Feb 2023Removal of Monitoring StatusAmerican Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar · Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- Nov 2022Probation or Equivalent or More Severe Status: MonitoringAmerican Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar · Law (LAW) - Professional schools
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price (private)
$34,176
-$2,728vs Doctoral/Professional median $36,905
Federal loans
44.3%
In-state tuition
$57,660
Out-of-state
$57,660
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 2,045 students received $12.2M in Pell grants, alongside $142.8M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
2,045
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$12.2M
$12,169,917 total
Direct Loans
$142.8M
9,549 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
1k’20
1k’21
2k’22
2k’23
2k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$9.5M
2,299 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$9.5M
2,745 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$37.8M
1,821 loan awards
Parent PLUS$49.4M
1,538 loan awards
Grad PLUS$36.6M
1,146 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 2,298 borrowers who entered repayment, 23 (1.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.0%
-1.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,298
Defaulted
23
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
2.4%-6.9
2017
2.8%-6.4
2018
1.9%-5.1
2019
1.0%-1.3
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Hofstra
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs207
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
2,696 total completions
01Health Professions
73727.3%
01Health Professions
73727.3%
02Business
58321.6%
02Business
58321.6%
03Legal Professions
28610.6%
03Legal Professions
28610.6%
04Education
27710.3%
04Education
27710.3%
05Psychology
1876.9%
05Psychology
1876.9%
06Communication
1846.8%
06Communication
1846.8%
07Visual/Performing Arts
1334.9%
07Visual/Performing Arts
1334.9%
08Social Sciences
1164.3%
08Social Sciences
1164.3%
09Biological Sciences
983.6%
09Biological Sciences
983.6%
10Computer Sciences
953.5%
10Computer Sciences
953.5%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
10,685
12-mo unduplicated
11,487
Undergraduate
6,991
Graduate
4,496
Gender split
Men
41%4,688
Women
59%6,799
Race / ethnicity composition
White
43.9%
Hispanic
18.8%
Asian
15.7%
Black
9.7%
Two or more
6.6%
Non-resident
3.2%
Unknown
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
375
190 M · 185 W
Women athletes
49.3%
Athletic aid
$11.2M
Total student aid
Budget
$30.2M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$4.8M
$6.4M
Recruiting expense
$154K
$115K
Head-coach salaries
$224K
$102K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 11
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
44
117
$838,526
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
44 M · 117 W
Lacrosse
46
33
$3,565,566
Lacrosse
46 M · 33 W
Soccer
29
30
$3,609,508
Soccer
29 M · 30 W
Baseball
37
—
$1,670,343
Baseball
37 M · —
Basketball
14
14
$7,247,792
Basketball
14 M · 14 W
Wrestling
27
—
$1,218,251
Wrestling
27 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.06
11 offenses · 10,393 students
3-year trend
1.462 yrs ago1.071 yr ago1.06Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
37
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
26
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
1
Criminal offenses by type
Fondling
5
Rape
3
Aggravated assault
3
By location
11total
- On campus11
Includes 9 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
1
Domestic violence
6
Dating violence
5
Stalking
12 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons13
Drugs210
Liquor08
Residence-hall fires
- Newport1 fireOtherDamage $10,000-$24,999
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
13.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
513
Hofstra vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Hofstra selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectHofstra University | 69% | — | 10,685 | $34,176 | Doctoral/Professional |
| 75% | 62.0% | 12,321 | $41,943 | R2 Research | |
| 77% | 83.6% | 8,234 | $37,730 | R2 Research | |
| 82% | 59.3% | 16,150 | $44,338 | R2 Research | |
| 75% | 81.6% | 17,384 | $36,079 | R2 Research | |
| 83% | 81.3% | 11,746 | $31,487 | R2 Research | |
| 76% | 72.2% | 9,424 | $40,675 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 69% | 73.3% | 9,571 | $31,446 | R2 Research | |
| Peer group median | 76% | 73.3% | 11,216 | $36,905 |
Institutions like Hofstra
Explore the federal data for institutions in Hofstra's comparison group.
- R2 ResearchDistrict of Columbia
American University
Grad rate75%Admit rate62.0%Enrollment12,321Net price$41,943View data - R2 ResearchPennsylvania
Duquesne University
Grad rate77%Admit rate83.6%Enrollment8,234Net price$37,730View data - R2 ResearchNew York
Fordham University
Grad rate82%Admit rate59.3%Enrollment16,150Net price$44,338View data - R2 ResearchIllinois
Loyola University Chicago
Grad rate75%Admit rate81.6%Enrollment17,384Net price$36,079View data - R2 ResearchWisconsin
Marquette University
Grad rate83%Admit rate81.3%Enrollment11,746Net price$31,487View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalConnecticut
Quinnipiac University
Grad rate76%Admit rate72.2%Enrollment9,424Net price$40,675View data - R2 ResearchNew Jersey
Seton Hall University
Grad rate69%Admit rate73.3%Enrollment9,571Net price$31,446View data
Hofstra Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis
Phone
516-463-6872
Address
Room 239A East Library Wing, Axinn Library, Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000
Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis at Hofstra University (IRSA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates consistent, reliable, and timely information to University administration for decision-making and planning to aid the progress of the institution.
Visit IR office pageTeam
2 members
- Lisa RosenSenior Associate Provost, Institutional Research & Strategic Analysis
- Jennifer KamphDirector of Institutional Effectiveness
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData Governance - Hofstra UniversityThe Data Governance page of Hofstra University outlines the framework and practices implemented to ensure data security, privacy, and usability. The page provides insights into the roles and responsibilities of various groups like Senior Administration, the Data Governance Council, Data Stewards, and Data Users in maintaining data integrity and supporting the institution's strategic goals. The guiding principles emphasize data security, legal compliance, avoiding biases, and promoting data-driven decision-making.hofstra.edu
- Data dictionaryData Governance - Hofstra UniversityThis page outlines the data governance framework at Hofstra University, which ensures that the institution's data is secure, private, accurate, available, and usable. The page highlights the importance of data governance in supporting decision-making, student success, research, and institutional growth. It discusses the roles of senior administration and the Data Governance Council in managing data policies, quality, security, and privacy across the university. The guiding principles focus on securing institutional data, compliance with legal regulations, and promoting appropriate, bias-free access to data for research and educational excellence.hofstra.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGrantionary - A Glossary of Terms related to grants and fundingThe page from Hofstra University's Office for Research & Sponsored Programs provides various resources related to research proposal development and grants management. It offers a glossary of terms for grants and funding ('Grantionary'), guidelines for proposal writing, and links to statistical data sources. Additionally, it lists various organizations supporting university-based research and emphasizes the importance of protecting human subjects in research.hofstra.edu
- Strategic planHofstra 100: Strategic PlanHofstra 100: Strategic Plan outlines the University's intention to bridge its first century of excellence with the future needs of students and technology. The plan emphasizes student success through interdisciplinary education, community engagement, and organizational agility. Hofstra aims to lead in interdisciplinary education and ensure student support is flexible and personalized, in alignment with future workforce needs.hofstra.edu
Notable alumni of Hofstra (17)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- David B. AllisonAcademia
- Steven FeldAcademia
- Jonathan D. MorenoAcademia
- Sharon OsterAcademia
- Avi AradBusiness
- Charles KushnerBusiness
- Bernie MadoffBusiness
- Scott RossBusiness
- Norm ColemanGovernment, law and politics
- Thomas DiNapoliGovernment, law and politics
- David PatersonGovernment, law and politics
- Evy PoumpourasGovernment, law and politics
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Frequently asked questions about Hofstra University
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Hofstra.
What is the graduation rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 69% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Hofstra University?
Hofstra University reports a total enrollment of 10,685 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Hofstra University?
The average net price at Hofstra University is $34,176 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University's yield rate is 10.3%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Hofstra University located?
Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, New York 11549.
Who runs Institutional Research at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University's IR work is done by the Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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