HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
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Hofstra University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Hempstead, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
1000 Hempstead Turnpike
Hempstead, NY 11549
Main Phone: (516) 463-6600
Web Site: www.hofstra.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 11,279 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.7% of students attend full-time, while 1.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 947 male students and 1,057 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.3% of the student body, while females made up 52.7%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (6)%, and Asian (3)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
77.1% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 590.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
Business And ManagementCommunicationsCommunications TechnologyComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologySales And MarketingSchool Accreditation
Hofstra University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Hofstra University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Hofstra University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Colonial Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Weekend college
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,051 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 20,621 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,051 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- Recommendations are recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
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