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With more than 160 undergraduate programs and more than 200 graduate programs, all taught in small classes, Hofstra has the areas of study you're looking for, the resources and experiences you need, and the faculty that brings it all together for you.
Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963.
Just 25 miles east of New York City, you’ll find our campus. It’s a lush, nationally recognized, 224-acre arboretum, filled with colorful tulips and countless opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. Explore our campus virtually or come see us in person. SCHEDULE YOUR CAMPUS VISIT NOW.
Hofstra University can help you get where you want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty, and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach. Learn More About Hofstra, Long Island, and New York.
Hofstra University is a private institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,110 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 244 acres.
Ranked the #1 Most Popular for Engineering Science School in New York (College Factual, 2023 edition). Ranked in the top 15% nationwide, 40th overall, for Best Undergraduate Engineering programs* (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 edition).
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Our location on suburban Long Island is central to who we are and how our students learn. Hofstra students live, work, and play on a traditional campus with state-of-the-art academic buildings, labs, and experiential facilities, surrounded by green quads and modern residence halls.
Hofstra is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. – just 25 miles east of New York City. It is the only school ever chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016) and is among only three schools in the New York metropolitan area with colleges of law, medicine, and engineering.
See yourself @hofstra. With our diverse campus community and our extensive course catalog, we offer you a well-rounded student experience that prepares you for a life of purpose.
