Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · 6,488 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$77K
In-state tuition
$60K
Out-of-state tuition
$60K
Graduation rate
66%
Acceptance rate
68%
Median debt
$17K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $71K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1319 |
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $58K |
| SAT math (median) | 640 |
| Undergraduate composition | 44% White · 10% Black · 19% Hispanic · 16% Asian |
| Official website | www.hofstra.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science. | $60K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $59K | $25K |
| Computer Science. | $52K | $20K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $52K | $23K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $45K | $23K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $43K | $22K |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $42K | $21K |
| Marketing. | $40K | $23K |
| Political Science and Government. | $38K | $23K |
| Public Health. | $35K | $26K |
| Journalism. | $34K | $25K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $33K | $23K |
Compare with similar colleges in — NY
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $66K | 88% | $17K | $91K |
| Cornell University | $72K | 95% | $11K | $114K |
| Syracuse University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $85K |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $62K | 70% | $20K | $85K |
| Excelsior University | — | — | $13K | $81K |
| Fordham University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $93K |
| St. John's University-New York | $56K | 69% | $13K | $77K |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $74K | 95% | $19K | $109K |
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