Hofstra University
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About the university
Long Island private university near New York City, known for law, medicine, business, journalism and communication, engineering and education.
Admission notes
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (undergraduate, international)
Apply: Common App or Hofstra Online Application. Fee $70 (waived for applications Oct 1–31, 2026).
Deadlines (Fall 2027): Early Action I Nov 15 (decision by Dec 15), Early Action II (decision by Jan 15; check filing date on the website), Regular – rolling from Feb 1. EA is non-binding. Internationals advised to apply by May 1.
SAT/ACT: test-optional, but recommended for merit scholarship consideration.
English (minimum): TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE 53, SAT EBRW 500+, IB English A 5, AP 4. Exemptions: education in English-speaking countries, 4 years at a US high school, all of high school in English.
Funding: NO need-based aid for internationals, no full rides. CSS Profile not accepted.
Merit: partial scholarships, automatic consideration (no separate application); international awards differ from domestic.
I-20: bank statement for the last 3 months (liquid funds only) + I-20 Application Form.
Official sources (7)
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/international/
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/international-faq.html
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/apply/
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/english-proficiency.html
- https://hofstra.edu/admission/international-how-to-apply.html
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/scholarship-opportunities.html
- https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/admitted/visiting-app-fee.cfm
Key information
- Location: Hempstead, USA
- Ranking #301
- Institution type: private
Tuition costs
- $52,000 - $59,000 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 69.00%
Programs (8)
- Law
- Medicine
- Business Administration
- Journalism and Communication
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Education
Quick facts
- Founded: 1935
Contact
- Website: https://www.hofstra.edu