Your Success Story Starts at Hofstra
At Hofstra University, you will learn and grow on a campus that offers engaging classes, exceptional facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive network of peers and mentors. Discover your strengths through career-enhancing experiences, elevated by Hofstra’s 175 undergraduate programs, combining the tight-knit community of a small college with the international reach, reputation, and resources of a large university. Hofstra’s location on Long Island and proximity to New York City ensures that students gain access to internships and co-op positions with leading companies and organizations in nearly every industry. In fact, 92 percent of Hofstra undergraduate degree recipients report being employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation. Classes are small, with a 13:1 student–faculty ratio, and Hofstra professors are leading scholars who are dedicated to teaching. Since its founding in 1935, Hofstra has grown from one central house to 117 buildings on 244 acres. Hofstra’s new Science & Innovation Center provides modern academic spaces and labs for students in the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Hofstra’s longstanding partnership with Northwell Health — New York state’s largest healthcare system and private employer — allows the School of Health Sciences and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies to offer internships and guaranteed clinical placements at Northwell facilities. At Hofstra’s School of Education, distinguished faculty prepare the next generation of education professionals through collaborative learning that includes teacher education, literacy studies, and special education. Meanwhile, future business leaders are encouraged to enroll at Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business, with programs that are nationally recognized by The Princeton Review , Poets&Quants, and other national ranking organizations. The film program at The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication was named among the best in the country by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. For those looking to explore their creative passions, the School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts within Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides a range of program options while helping you discover new talents. For students who want to gain specialized knowledge directly after undergrad or individuals aiming to advance their career, Hofstra offers more than 200 graduate program options. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Hofstra’s flexible scheduling, a global alumni network of 148,000, and its many career advancement opportunities across business, communications, education, health sciences, nursing, and psychology. Regardless of your major, Hofstra’s abundant resources and dynamic learning opportunities will help you thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Among full-time, first-year students who started at Hofstra in fall 2023, 100 percent determined to have financial need were awarded some type of aid. Thirty-two percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 56 percent self-identified as people of color — a new high for the University. Experience outstanding academic programs, personal attention, a vibrant campus life with more than 200 clubs and organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, and, most importantly, a community that cares about you and your dreams. Visit hofstra.edu/visit to learn more.