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21 33average class size

academic accreditations

total accreditations

Hofstra hosted U.S. presidential debates in the 2008, 2012, and 2016

election cycles, and is the only university to ever host three consecutive presidential debates.

313:1 student-faculty ratio

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2540

miles

kilometers

to New York City

LIVE IN THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Campus life. City lights. Have it all. HOFSTRA.

FIND YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDY 516-463-6700 • hofstra.edu» »

» » For an up-to-date list of program options, visit hofstra.edu/majors.

Accounting African Studies Anthropology: Anthropology Anthropology - Archaeology Art History Asian StudiesAudio/Radio Production and StudiesBiochemistryBiology: Biology Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology Biology - Ecology and Evolution Biology - Marine Biology Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-VeterinaryBusiness Analytics Chemistry Chinese Classics: Classics - Classical Civilizations Classics - Classical Languages and Literatures Community Health: Community Health Community Health - Nutrition Science Comparative Literature Computer Science: Computer Science - Gaming and Graphics Computer Science - Networking and Cybersecurity Computer Science - Web and Mobile Engineering Computer Science and Cybersecurity Computer Science and MathematicsCriminology Dance DramaEarly Childhood and Childhood Education (with a dual major in a liberal arts discipline) Economics: Economics Economics - Business (within Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Mathematical Business Economics Mathematical EconomicsEngineering - Bioengineering: Engineering - Bioengineering Engineering - Bioengineering - Bioelectricity Engineering - Bioengineering - Biomechanics Engineering - Bioengineering - PremedicineEngineering - Civil EngineeringEngineering - Computer Engineering: Engineering - Computer Engineering Engineering - Computer Engineering - Gaming and Graphics Engineering - Computer Engineering - Leadership and Innovation in Computing Engineering - Computer Engineering - Networking and Cybersecurity Engineering - Computer Engineering - Web and Mobile Engineering

Engineering - Electrical Engineering: Engineering - Electrical Engineering Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Computer EngineeringEngineering - Industrial EngineeringEngineering - Mechanical Engineering: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - AerospaceEngineering Science: Engineering Science - Bioelectricity Engineering Science - Biomechanics Engineering Science - Biomedical Engineering Science - Civil Engineering Engineering Science - Premedicine Engineering Science - Production and ManufacturingEnglish: English - Children’s and Young Adult Literature English - Creative Writing and Literature English - Literatures in English English - Publishing Studies and Literature EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Resources Exercise Physiology: Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science and Allied Health Exercise Physiology - Pre-Medical Studies Exercise Physiology - Strength and ConditioningFilm Studies and ProductionFilmmaking Finance Fine Arts: Fine Arts - Ceramics Fine Arts - Design Fine Arts - Painting Fine Arts - Photography Fine Arts - Sculpture-Industrial Design Forensic Science FrenchGeographic Information Systems Geography: Geography Geography - Geographic Information SystemsGeology German Global Studies Health Science History Information Systems International Business Italian Japanese Jewish Studies Journalism: Journalism Journalism - Sports Media Labor Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): BA/JD* Linguistics ManagementMarketing: Marketing Marketing - Digital MarketingMass Media Studies: Mass Media Studies - Media and Culture Mass Media Studies - Media, Law and Policy Mass Media Studies - Urban and Suburban Communication Mathematical Finance Mathematics: Mathematics Mathematics - Actuarial Science Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Mathematics - Chemistry Mathematics - Computer Science Mathematics - Engineering Mathematics - Mathematics Mathematics - Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics - Physics Music: Music Music - History/Literature Music - Jazz and Commercial Music Music - Music Business Music - Performance Music - Theory/Composition Music Business: Music Business - Business Concentration I Music Business - Business Concentration IINeurosciencePhilosophy Physician Assistant Studies: BS/MS* Physical Education Physical Education and HealthPhysics: Applied Physics - Biochemistry Applied Physics - Computer Science Applied Physics - Engineering PhysicsPolitical Science Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Studies with a Concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences Pre-Medical Studies Psychology Public Policy and Public Service Public RelationsReligion Rhetoric and Public Advocacy: Rhetoric and Public Advocacy - Health Communication Rhetoric and Public Advocacy - Political Communication Russian

YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED. YOU WILL BE MENTORED. YOU WILL BE

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.

ABCBillboard MagazineCBSESPNFox NewsFresh Air FundGoldman Sachs

GoogleJPMorgan Chase & Co.KPMG LLPLockheed MartinMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterMount Sinai HospitalNASA

NBCNetflixNorthwell HealthNYC Department of EducationSonyTeach for AmericaThe Walt Disney Company

Hofstra students have access to a multitude of internship opportunities in New York City and on Long Island:

In fact, about 71% of Hofstra students who graduated in 2019-2020 had an internship while they were Hofstra students, and most had two or more.

88%7%

of Hofstra students accepted job offers within six months of graduation*

Hofstra is ranked in the top 7% of colleges and universities nationwide for mid-career salary for alumni with only a bachelor’s degree, according to the 2020-2021 PayScale College Salary Report.

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*Based on 2019-2020 Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients who responded to a survey or other reliable sources within a year of graduating (69% knowledge rate).

of Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients are employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school within a year of graduation.*93%

TOP

Secondary Education: Dance Education Fine Arts Education Music EducationSecondary Education (with dual major in another discipline): English Education Foreign Language Education - French Foreign Language Education - German Foreign Language Education - Italian Foreign Language Education - Russian Foreign Language Education - Spanish Mathematics Education Science Education - Biology Science Education - Chemistry Science Education - Earth Science Science Education - Physics Social Studies EducationSociology Spanish Speech-Language-Hearing SciencesSports ManagementSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Supply Chain Management Sustainability Studies Television Production and Studies Theater Arts Urban Ecology Video/Television Video/Television and Business Video/Television and Film Women’s StudiesWriting for the ScreenWriting Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS: Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary

STUART AND NANCY RABINOWITZ HONORS COLLEGEEntrance to Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College is by invitation only and occurs after a student’s acceptance to the University.

*DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMSA dual-degree program may allow the student to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree were pursued separately. Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual-degree programs, many of them in the Zarb School of Business. These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for more information.

Fall Semester (September) Application Deadline Notification Date Enrollment Deposit Due

Housing Application Due

Early Action I (nonbinding) November 15 Approx. December 15 May 1 May 1

Early Action II (nonbinding) December 15 Approx. January 15 May 1 May 1

Rolling Admission August 1 Within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt

May 1 May 1

Spring Semester (January) December 1 Within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt January 15 January 15

ANNUAL COSTS (2021-2022 rates)• Tuition and Fees: $51,360

• Room and Board:Suite-style living: $19,315High-rise living (double room): $16,887

• International Student Health Insurance Fee: $2,214

Our fall 2021 applicants’ scores reflected the following:

Minimum TOEFL iBT® score 80 (internet-based)

Minimum IELTS score 6.5

Average SAT score 1235 (evidence-based reading and writing + math)

Average ACT composite score 28

Average grade point average 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale)

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Hofstra currently enrolls undergraduate students

from 73 countries.

Please note that Hofstra awards credit for A-level, Abitur, the IB Diploma, AP credits, etc. Advanced standing and collegiate-level credits may be awarded based on students’ performance on these exams and certain other upper-secondary school certificates. Students should send score reports to the Office of Admission for evaluation. An official evaluation of a student’s secondary school record is often helpful in this process and can be provided by organizations such as World Education Services (WES, wes.org).

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTSFor all scholarship opportunities, candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application. To see our fall 2021 award criteria, visit hofstra.edu/fyscholarships.

• Presidential Scholarship: $25,000-$26,000 per year (typically offered to over 25% of admitted students)

• Provost Scholarship: $24,000-$25,000 per year (typically offered to over 32% of admitted students)

• Dean’s Scholarship: $8,500-$21,500 per year (typically offered to over 50% of admitted students)

• Grant Programs: Up to $5,000

• Additional Scholarship Opportunities: For a full list of scholarship opportunities, please see hofstra.edu/bulletin_scholarships.

*The Academic English Program creates opportunities for international students to develop the academic, critical thinking, and linguistic skills necessary to succeed at a U.S. university. You will receive high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills training to succeed at Hofstra. Students will be assessed for their English language capabilities upon arrival.

International students may apply to Hofstra using the Hofstra application or the Common Application, both available at hofstra.edu/apply. Please note that we are a test-optional university. Accepted students will be considered automatically for merit-based scholarships. International applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application • Nonrefundable application fee• Transcripts for all secondary and postsecondary coursework

(Transcripts for Grades 9, 10, and 11 must be in English.)• Demonstrated English proficiency (A variety of tests and other criteria, such as SAT,

ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS, will fulfill this requirement; please contact us for a full list.)• One letter of recommendation

Once you are conditionally accepted to Hofstra, we will ask you to submit the following documents before we can offer you full admission and issue your I-20:• Financial bank statement • Copy of passport • Financial Verification Form • Affidavit of Support Form

All documents can be uploaded to the Hofstra portal at my.hofstra.edu or submitted via email to applicationupdate@hofstra.edu as PDF attachments. If you submit the documents via email, be sure to include your full name and Hofstra ID number in the subject line. For questions and information about our forms and requirements, contact us at internationaladmission@hofstra.edu.

PATHWAY PROGRAM: If you meet the University’s undergraduate admission requirements and have achieved a TOEFL iBT® score lower than 80 or an IELTS score lower than 6.5, Hofstra will grant you conditional acceptance. You may progress to a pathway program or to a Hofstra degree program after achieving the language level required and meeting all other requirements through the Academic English Program.*

For information on your student visa, please visit hofstra.edu/prearrival.

Questions about Hofstra University? Office of International Undergraduate Admission 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1000 USA

Email: internationaladmission@hofstra.edu Phone: +1-516-463-6700 | Fax: +1-516-463-5100

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YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Take a virtual tour at hofstra.edu/virtualtour or arrange a campus visit at hofstra.edu/visit. Visit hofstra.edu/internationalwebinar to sign up for our webinars.

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Nondiscrimination Policy: Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (characteristics collectively referred to as “Protected Characteristic”) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws. Questions or concerns regarding any of these laws, other aspects of Hofstra’s Nondiscrimination Policy, or regarding Title IX as it relates to reports against employees or other nonstudents, should be directed to the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer, who also serves as the Title IX Officer for Employee Matters, at HumanResources@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6859, 205 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Student-related questions or concerns regarding Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Officer for Student Issues at StudentTitleIX@hofstra.edu, 516-463-5841, 127 Wellness & Campus Living Center, Hempstead, NY 11549. For additional contacts and related policies and resources, see hofstra.edu/eoe.

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