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Campus & Student Life at Hofstra University

Home to about 6,120 undergraduates in 2020, Hofstra is a large, private university located in Hempstead, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Hofstra offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hofstra can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hofstra Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Hofstra Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Hofstra. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hofstra Disability Services.

Hofstra for the Military

While not a "service academy", Hofstra does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hofstra Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hofstra for Veterans Guide.

Hofstra offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Hofstra does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hofstra University

Hofstra offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hofstra University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hofstra University

Hofstra has a comparatively large, student body. There were 6,120 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,806 (94.9%). Part-time attendance was 314 (5.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
5,8063146,120

Hofstra University is Ranked #209 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hofstra receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Hofstra #209 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Hofstra University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hofstra by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hofstra Diversity Guide.

Hofstra University Competes in the NCAA

Hofstra has a total of 323 student athletes, 156 men and 167 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$19,263,260
Total Expenses (all teams)$19,263,260
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hofstra University Athletics

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