Important Information
- Application Deadline：rolling
- Early Decision：N/A
- Early Action：Nov. 15
When applying to Hofstra University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is Nov. 15. The application fee at Hofstra University is $70. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due N/A. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 63 percent and an early acceptance rate of 70.4 percent.
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
-
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning February 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision deadline
-
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
No
Early action deadline
Nov. 15
Early action decision sent by
Dec. 15
Application Fee
Application fee
$70
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
70
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.hofstra.edu/application
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit
$250
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Room deposit
$300
Room deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(516) 463-6700
Admissions email
mailto:admission@hofstra.edu
Admissions address
100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
More selective
Acceptance rate
63%
Acceptance rate (in-state)
75%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
71%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
73%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
68%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
77%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
73%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
70.4%
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
56%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants
27,620
Applicants (in-state)
10,289
Applicants (out-of-state)
13,285
Female applicants
16,642
Female applicants (in-state)
6,047
Female applicants (out-of-state)
8,716
Male applicants
10,978
Male applicants (in-state)
4,242
Male applicants (out-of-state)
4,569
Applicants accepted
17,456
Applicants accepted (in-state)
7,756
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
9,418
Female applicants accepted
11,118
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
4,658
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
6,321
Male applicants accepted
6,338
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
3,098
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
3,097
Freshman enrollment
1,555
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
842
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
642
Female freshman enrollment
882
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
457
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
399
Male freshman enrollment
673
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
385
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
243
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
59.4%
Fall 2018 Waitlist
School has a waitlist
Yes
Applicants placed on waitlist
143
Students accepting place on waitlist
45
Students accepted from waitlist
24
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
39%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class28%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class59%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class90%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class1%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
100%
Average high school GPA
3.6
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.3-4
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
70%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
618
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
580-660
SAT Math average score
622
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
570-670
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
29%
Average ACT Composite score
27
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
24-30
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT English score breakdown
-
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Math score breakdown
-
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallAug. 1
SpringDec. 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Early action only
TOEFL (paper)
Required
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Michigan Test
-
IELTS
-
SAT
Considered
SAT Subject
-
ACT
Considered
ITEP
-
PTE
-
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
80
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
IELTS
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
ITEP
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
PTE
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Acceptance rate
7%
Female acceptance rate
7%
Male acceptance rate
7%
Applicants
4,046
Female applicants
1,879
Male applicants
2,167
Applicants accepted
282
Female applicants accepted
139
Male applicants accepted
143
Freshman enrollment
71
Female freshman enrollment
26
Male freshman enrollment
45
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
overseas visits to local or international secondary schools
overseas public college fairs
agents
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
phone
in-country visits
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
Yes
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Campus visit
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
Open admission policy
-
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Neither SAT nor ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
test-optional
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with Writing component recommended
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with writing test recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
-
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
As a validity check on the application essay
ACT essay used in admissions
As a validity check on the application essay
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
No
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Portfolio required of art program applicants
Audition required of music program applicants
Audition required of dance program applicants
Audition required of theatre program applicants
Early admission of high school students
Yes
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
No
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Very Important
GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Very Important
Recommendations
Very Important
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview
Important
Extracurricular activities
Important
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Important
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Considered
Required High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign Language units
2
History units
-
Math units
3
Science units
3
Science lab units
1
Social studies units
3
Academic electives
-
Total units required
16
Recommended High School Coursework
English units
-
Foreign language units
3
History units
-
Math units
4
Science units
4
Science lab units
2
Social Studies units
4
Academic electives
-
Total units recommended
-
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
30
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit and/or placement
DSST may be used for
Not used
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring
Application due date
-
Admission decision sent
-
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
24
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
-
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Recommended of all
Admission interview
Required of some
Standardized test scores
Recommended of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of all
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C-
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 64 for BA, 65 for BBA, 69 for BE
Four-year institution: 94 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
30
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
Acceptance rate
63%
Applicants
1,544
Applicants accepted
976
Enrolled
283
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
1.4%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
41%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
-
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
30 credits
Veteran transfer policy URL
-
Veteran transfer policy description
We will do an individual assessment of the ACE transcript to bring as many credits as possible. Our first step will be to see if we can satisfy the general requirements of the university.
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Applications
- Regular Decision
- Early Decision
- Early Action
- Application Fee
- Application Formats
- Tuition & Room Deposits
- Contact Information
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Entering class stats
- Fall 2018 Selectivity
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
- Fall 2018 Waitlist
- Fall 2018 High School Rank
- Fall 2018 High School GPA
- Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
- Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
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International students
- Deadlines & Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- ITEP
- PTE
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
- Recruitment
- International Student Contact
-
Admission requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Academic Factors Considered
- Nonacademic Factors Considered
- Required High School Coursework
- Recommended High School Coursework
- Entrance Exams
-
Transfer students
- Transfer Deadlines
- Transfer Requirements
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
- Guaranteed Admission
- Veterans
