by our College Data Analytics TeamHome 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
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-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,806 | 314 | 6,120 |
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.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hofstra by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hofstra Diversity Guide.
Hofstra has a total of 323 student athletes, 156 men and 167 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| 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