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Hofstra University
Explore admissions details for Hofstra University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit institution in Hempstead, NY. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Hofstra University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 71%. Reported student size is about 6,155, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Hofstra University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Hofstra University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
71%
Average SAT
1,294
Average ACT
29
Student Size
6,155
In-State Tuition
$55,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,450
Hofstra University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Hofstra University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average SAT shown here is 1,294, and the midpoint ACT composite is 29. Graduation rate is 67%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Hofstra University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
71%
Graduation Rate
67%
SAT Average
1,294
ACT Composite
29
SAT Reading
635
SAT Math
640
Graduation Rate
67%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Hofstra University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Hofstra University reports in-state tuition of $55,450 and out-of-state tuition of $55,450. Average net price is $35,129, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $68,298 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $23,621.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Hofstra University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$55,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,450
Average Net Price
$35,129
Attendance Cost
$68,298
Average Net Price
$35,129
Cost of Attendance
$68,298
Median Debt
$23,621
Hofstra University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Hofstra University enrolls about 6,155 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $69,039.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Hofstra University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
6,155
Median Earnings
$69,039
Hofstra University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.60 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Hofstra University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Hofstra University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Hofstra University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
How to Apply to Hofstra University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Hofstra University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Hofstra University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Hofstra University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Hofstra University?
Hofstra University currently shows an acceptance rate of 71% in this dataset.
How competitive is Hofstra University?
Hofstra University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Hofstra University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.60 to 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Hofstra University cost?
Hofstra University reports in-state tuition of $55,450, out-of-state tuition of $55,450, and an average net price of $35,129.
What test scores are shown for Hofstra University?
Hofstra University shows an average SAT of 1,294 and an ACT composite midpoint of 29.
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