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100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1000
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 1 2
Foreign Language 2 3
Social Studies 3 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead
NY
11549-1000
Phone
(800) HOFSTRA
Fax
(516) 560-7660
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Proof of degree, TOEFL required for international students required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
71% of 22,890 applicants were admitted
Women
73% of 13,873 applicants were admitted
Men
68% of 9,015 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,993 (12%) of 16,156 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,111 (11%) of 10,060 admitted students enrolled
Men
882 (14%) of 6,096 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
219
Students Accepting Wait List Position
153
Students Admitted From Wait List
121
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
37%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
5.4%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 626 average , 600-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22.8%
Score of 600 - 700
55.2%
Score of 500 - 600
21.6%
Score of 400 - 500
0.4%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 620 average , 610-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22.4%
Score of 600 - 700
59.7%
Score of 500 - 600
17.9%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 27-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
34.7%
Score of 24 - 29
60%
Score of 18 - 23
5.3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 28%
Top quarter: 57%
Top half: 88%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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