Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate70.6%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1210–1380
Middle-50% ACT27–31
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$35,129
Grad rate67%
Median earnings (10 yr)$69,039
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-15
Early Action II2025-12-15
Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$70 (US) · $75 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policysometimes required
Teacher recommendations1
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~500 words each.

  1. Why are you applying to Hofstra?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).