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Is Hofstra a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$196,574 Avg Total Cost

Hofstra University Value Report

Is Hofstra worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Hofstra value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Expensive Price

Hofstra University is ranked #1,981 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Hofstra University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1981 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  11.60 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $196,574 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from Hofstra will cost you about $196,574. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,140 and a typical 4.17 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$47,140
Average Years to Graduate4.17
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$196,574

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Hofstra student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Hofstra degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$183,184 In-State With Aid
$286,179 Avg Cost No Aid
4.17 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Hofstra value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$286,179#0F
All Students$196,574#1,981F
Only Students Receiving Aid$183,184#2,061F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$286,179#F
All Students$196,574#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$183,184#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

About 98% of Hofstra students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Hofstra financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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