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$57,660
per year
In-State Tuition
69%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Hempstead, NY. Programs offered include Marketing, Finance, Psychology, Journalism and Political Science.
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22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
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Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Hofstra reviews every fall first-year applicant for merit awards from up to $5,000 a year to full tuition; Trustee and Presidential awards need test scores.
For students entering Fall 2025
Trustee Scholars Program
CompetitiveFull tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Early Action recommended: apply by Nov 15 (EA1) or Dec 15 (EA2).
About 30 students. Prior recipients averaged a 1540 SAT/ACT equivalent and 4.2 weighted GPA (a profile, not a cutoff). Requires submitting test scores.
Presidential Scholars
Competitive$35,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Automatic with admission; no separate application.
Prior recipients had a 1300-1600 SAT/ACT equivalent and 3.9-4.3 weighted GPA (a profile, not a cutoff). Requires submitting test scores.
Provost Scholars
Competitive$29,500–$34,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Automatic with admission; no separate application.
Prior recipients had a 1150-1590 SAT/ACT equivalent and 3.2-4.3 weighted GPA (a profile, not a cutoff). Test-optional applicants are considered.
Dean's Scholars
Competitive$10,000–$29,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Automatic with admission; no separate application.
Prior recipients had a 1030-1560 SAT/ACT equivalent and 2.7-4.3 weighted GPA (a profile, not a cutoff). Test-optional applicants are considered.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$28,219
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,039
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,621
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Hempstead, New York
Nassau County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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