More selective than 58% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hofstra University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Hofstra University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hofstra University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 700 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1230 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hofstra University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 620–700 | 610–700 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 610–690 | 600–690 | 27–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hofstra University compared with other New York colleges?
Hofstra University has the 59th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Adelphi University | 66% | 67% | $30,783 |
| 56 | St. John Fisher University | 66% | 74% | $28,945 |
| 57 | SUNY College at Geneseo | 66% | 71% | $18,211 |
| 58 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 67% | 70% | $34,906 |
| 59 | Hofstra University | 68% | 69% | $34,176 |
| 60 | Keuka College | 68% | 58% | $24,338 |
| 61 | Daemen University | 68% | 59% | $18,693 |
| 62 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | 68% | — | — |
| 63 | Ithaca College | 69% | 76% | $33,926 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Hofstra University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hofstra University admissions questions
What is the Hofstra University acceptance rate?
Hofstra University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,157 of 22,890 applicants were admitted.
Does Hofstra University require the SAT or ACT?
Hofstra University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University?
The middle 50% of Hofstra University enrolled first-year students scored 1230–1400 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hofstra University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,593 of 16,157).
Is Hofstra University getting harder to get into?
Hofstra University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hofstra University overview