At Hofstra University, you’ll find the perfect environment to grow academically and personally. Hofstra’s campus combines engaging classes, exceptional facilities, and a dedicated faculty with a supportive network of peers and mentors. With 175 undergraduate programs, Hofstra pairs the close-knit community of a small college with the global reach, reputation, and resources of a large university.
At Hofstra, a legacy of academic excellence meets hands-on learning, providing students with experiential opportunities for their future success. Located on Long Island — just a short distance from New York City — Hofstra is uniquely positioned at the intersection of urban, suburban, and coastal communities, offering a vibrant academic hub with access to global opportunities.
Opportunities That Lead to Success
Hofstra’s prime location gives students unparalleled access to internships and co-op positions with leading companies across industries. These experiences translate into real success: 92 percent of Hofstra undergraduate degree recipients report being employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation. With small classes and a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, students receive personalized attention from professors who are both leading scholars and passionate educators.
A Bold Vision of the Future
As Hofstra approaches its centennial in 2035, the University remains focused on the future. Hofstra 100, the bold strategic plan, builds on a tradition of excellence with an innovative, technology-forward vision. This plan reimagines student success with a career-focused, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to meet workforce demands.
Anchored by four primary goals — interdisciplinary programs, community engagement, student success, and organizational agility — Hofstra 100 represents a decade-long commitment to shaping the future of education and meeting the workplace needs of tomorrow.
A Diverse Range of Academic Programs
Hofstra offers a breadth of academic opportunities across 12 schools and colleges, including:
• Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell — A top-ranked medical school, advancing health care through research and innovation in collaboration with Northwell Health, New York’s largest employer.
• Frank G. Zarb School of Business — A leader in business education, ranked among the nation’s top-tier programs by The Princeton Review, Poets&Quants, and U.S. News & World Report, and recently featured on the BBC for innovation.
• Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science — A hub for advanced research and hands-on learning in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences, and ranked among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report for engineering programs that do not offer a doctoral degree.
• Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies — Renowned faculty, new facilities, and guaranteed clinical placements through a partnership with Northwell Health, New York’s largest employer.
• Lawrence Herbert School of Communication — A powerhouse in media education, home to WABC-TV’s Long Island bureau, the award-winning WRHU-88.7 FM, and a film program ranked among the best by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
• Maurice A. Deane School of Law — Ranked among the top law schools by preLaw magazine, and ranked nationally among the top “Go-to Law Schools” by Law.com, offers an adaptive curriculum for today’s evolving legal marketplace.
•Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Over 100 degree programs across three schools:
o Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
o School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
o School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• School of Education — Developing future educators in literacy studies, special education, and teacher preparation with hands-on learning and training in the on-campus STEM Studio and Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center.
• School of Health Sciences — Home to accredited programs in public health, counseling, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and health administration, preparing future leaders in health care.
• Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College — Enhancing the education of Hofstra’s highest-achieving students through enriched coursework and civic and community engagement projects.
A Community That Supports You
Hofstra equips students with a comprehensive array of resources to help them achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals, providing support at every step of their journey to success. Among full-time, first-year students who started in fall 2024, 100 percent of those determined to have financial need received aid. Plus, all students have equal access to counseling services, academic advising, and career development assistance, ensuring they receive the proper guidance whenever they need it.
Best of all, Hofstra is more than a university — it’s a place students call home. Hofstra’s core values of belonging, community, creativity, discovery, and integrity create lifelong connections among students, faculty, and its 150,000+ alumni worldwide.
Hofstra offers outstanding academic programs, over 200 clubs and organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, and a welcoming campus community — making it a place where ambitions spark success.
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