Campus of Hofstra University

    Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NY, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Doctoral/professional university
    • NCAA Division I

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    Hofstra University Admissions

    Admissions

    Hofstra University admitted 68.1% of 24,886 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants24,886

      68.1% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted16,862

      9.8% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)1,655
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    620–700
    200800
    SAT Math
    610–700
    200800
    ACT Composite
    28–32
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
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    Your chances

    Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against Hofstra University
    SAT, middle 50%
    1230–1400
    ACT, middle 50%
    28–32
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