- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–700 reading and writing, 610–700 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite
- Average net price: $35,687 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Hofstra University reported: an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 28–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hofstra University reviews each application.
Hofstra University GPA requirements
Hofstra University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hofstra University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hofstra University acceptance rate
Hofstra University admitted 17,035 of 25,021 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hofstra University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hempstead, New York, with 6,581 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hofstra University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1319 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hofstra University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hofstra University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,687 a year at Hofstra University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Hofstra University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hofstra University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Hofstra University students have?
The middle 50% of Hofstra University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–700 in reading and writing and 610–700 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How important is GPA for getting into Hofstra University?
A lot: Hofstra University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Hofstra University's acceptance rate?
Hofstra University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 17,035 of 25,021 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Hofstra University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Hofstra University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.
How selective is Hofstra University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Hofstra University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Hofstra University?
Hofstra University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does Hofstra University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,687 a year at Hofstra University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Hofstra University consider legacy status?
No. Hofstra University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Hofstra University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Hofstra University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Hofstra University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hofstra UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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