Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1230 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at Hofstra University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 106 | |
| 2 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 73 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 70 | |
| 4 | Marketing. | 70 | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 69 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 65 | |
| 7 | Journalism. | 58 | |
| 8 | Public Health. | 57 | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, General. | 47 | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 44 | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related Services. | 42 | |
| 13 | Biology, General. | 40 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 39 | |
| 15 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 38 | |
| 16 | Criminology. | 35 | |
| 17 | Computer Science. | 34 | |
| 18 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 32 | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 31 | |
| 20 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 31 |
Showing top 20 of 67 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University has an acceptance rate of 68% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Hofstra University?
Admitted students at Hofstra University typically score between 1230 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Hofstra University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Hofstra University is approximately $34,176 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Hofstra University?
4-year graduation rate data for Hofstra University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
