Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 70.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1210–1380 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–31 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $35,129 |
| Grad rate | 67% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,039 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision II | 2026-11-15 |
| Early Action | 2026-12-15 |
| Restrictive EA | Rolling |
| Regular / Rolling | $70 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~500 words each.
- Why are you applying to Hofstra?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).