Location: Hempstead, NY
Tuition:$27,600
Room & Board:$10,825
Student Body Size: 7,570
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Overall Experience by pfrey2

On the Surface

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"Everything about life at Hofstra is just on the surface; begin to look a little deeper and you'll rarely find any substance. Most of the programs and events, even the security feels shallow, like it's mainly..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

Posted on Campus Strictness by pfrey2

Be Smart and You Won't Get Caught

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"I have been to many underage small drinking gatherings in dorm rooms and not one of them has been found out by public safety or the RA's. As long as you keep a fairly decent volume there's almost no way to be..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

Posted on Off-Campus Housing by pfrey2

I've Never Really Explored Off-Campus Housing

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"but there have been many issues with them. It's available (everyone I know who has looked for a place to stay has found one) and generally average in price, but most houses are under code and dangerous. We..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

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Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

I love when the spring comes...

"I love when the spring comes and it gets nice enough to skip class, go to the beach all day, and get to the city at night. And then still get home in time to do it again the next day."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

A lot of times, you’ll hear...

"A lot of times, you’ll hear people say that they came to Hofstra because it’s close to the city or because it’s close to the beach. I came here because the bars are open until four, and you can buy beer 24..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

For the most part, the...

"For the most part, the faculty here has been exceptional. However, I’m a creative writing major, so I have the same four professors to choose from each semester, which is awesome. I’m on a first name basis with..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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