Hofstra University

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Hofstra at a Glance

Location:
Hempstead, NY
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$30,130
Out-of-State Tuition:
$30,130
Room & Board:
$11,710
Full-Time Undergrads:
7,330
Part-Time Undergrads:
607
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.hofstra.edu
Admissions Website:
www.hofstra.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.hofstra.edu/financialaid
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
57 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1100–1270
Average ACT Scores:
24–28

Best Things

  • Club sports
  • Dutch, Italian, and Irish festivals
  • Music Fest with great artists for free
  • Homecoming Parade
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Worst Things

  • Living in the Towers
  • Commuter parking situation
  • Campus food/meal plan
  • Non-competitive sports teams
  • More worst things . . .

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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

How any particular student feels about the school depends on a number of things— classes, people, money, etc.—but most people like it here, minus the high tuition. Hofstra's academic credibility has definitely gone up in recent years. Whenever Hofstra students tell people where they go to school, people usually say, "I've heard that's a really good school." When this happens, students feel some "Hofstra Pride." Even though Hofstra doesn't have a football team anymore, they've still got some pretty good sports for people who are interested in them. Hofstra also has great academic programs and good professors. Overall,  Hofstra students really do have a lot of good things going for them.

To make the best of your time here, try to get involved in different clubs and activities. Go to a midnight movie, play pool down in the game room, and utilize the newly-renovated Recreation Center. There is a lot more to do here than most people realize, and once you know everything Hofstra has to offer, it makes the experience that much better.

 

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Majors at Hofstra University

moolaboy

Mathematics Teacher Education '14

4.6
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Future Jobs Are Low Pretty Much in Every Field.

Being a future mathematics teacher, I am slightly worried about finding a job (even though math and science is more likely to have jobs).

May 25, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Hofstra University

moolaboy

Mathematics Teacher Education '14

4.2
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Not Bad

Take a walk around campus on a nice sunny day, and i'm sure you'll find someone you'll fancy.

May 25, 2012

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Health & Safety at Hofstra University

moolaboy

Mathematics Teacher Education '14

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Surrounding Area Is Somewhat Unsafe

Hempstead is known to be pretty unsafe, but, i guarantee if you use common sense, you'll be fine. Public safety is pretty much always present, and you can call them up if you need help (i'm not sure how long they will take, it depends on the hour).

Hofstra also implements a system where if there is an emergency, you will get a text/phone-call/email about the topic.

May 25, 2012

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User rating for Hofstra University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 547 user reviews.

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