Hofstra at a Glance
Location
Hempstead, Long Island, 25 miles east of New York City.
Telephone: (516) 463-6600.
Directions
Long Island Rail Road stops less than two miles from campus: John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports within 30 minutes.
Founding Date
1935
President
Stuart Rabinowitz, J.D.
Character
A private, nonsectarian, coeducational university
The Hofstra Campus
With 115 buildings and 240 acres, Hofstra is a member of the American Public Gardens Association.
Accessibility
Hofstra is 100 percent program accessible to persons with disabilities.
Colleges and Schools
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; School of Communication; School of Education, Health and Human Services; School of Law; School for University Studies; Honors College; Hofstra University Continuing Education; and Hofstra University School of Medicine in partnership with North Shore-LIJ Health System.
Faculty
There are 1,180 faculty members of whom 544 are full-time. Ninety-one percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.
Student Body
Full-time undergraduate enrollment of 7,327. Total University enrollment, including part-time undergraduate, graduate and School of Law, is about 12,100. Male-female ratio is 45 to 55.
States/Countries
The students on main campus come from 47 states and 67 countries. Students (including undergraduate, graduate and law) come from 49 states and territories and 71 countries.
Academic Level of Undergraduate Student Body
Hofstra is a selective institution seeking to enroll those students who demonstrate the academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and motivation to succeed and contribute to the campus community. Hofstra enrolled almost 2,100 new students of whom 1,568 are first-time undergraduates in 2009-2010.
Degrees
Bachelor’s degrees offered in about 140 undergraduate program options. Graduate degrees are offered in about 150 graduate program options, including Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., Au.D. and J.D. degrees, advanced certificates and professional diplomas.
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in fields such as comparative literature, fine arts, communications, education, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, journalism and social sciences, with courses offered to provide a pre-professional and professional background in law, medicine, health, or education; Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater arts; Bachelor of Business Administration with majors such as accounting, finance, legal studies in business, international business, entrepreneurship, information technology, management, and marketing; Bachelor of Engineering in engineering sciences; Bachelor of Science in scientific-technical programs and programs such as business economics, fine arts, mathematics, computers, music, communications, athletic training, exercise specialist, health education, and physician assistant; Bachelor of Science in Education in fields such as dance, fine arts, music, and physical education. Combined degree programs offered are the B.A./J.D., B.B.A./M.B.A. and the B.B.A./M.S. Concentrations and co-majors are offered under many of the degree programs.
Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology, applied organizational psychology and in literacy studies; Doctor of Education in educational and policy leadership, learning and teaching, and in literacy studies; Doctor of Psychology in school-community psychology; Doctor of Audiology; Juris Doctor; Master of Laws in U.S. business law in a global economy, real estate law, family law, and American legal studies; Professional and Advanced Study Diplomas and Certificates; Master of Arts in areas such as comparative arts and culture, social sciences, education, psychology, mathematics, and communication; Master of Fine Arts in documentary studies and production; Master of Health Administration; Master of Business Administration, with majors such as accounting, marketing, management, sports and entertainment management, taxation, international business, information technology, health services management, quality management, and finance, plus a Juris Doctor/M.B.A. degree program; Executive Master of Business Administration Program; Master of Science with programs such as business, computer science, natural sciences, mathematics, and marketing research; Master of Science in Education with majors such as English, mathematics, sciences, foreign languages, business, counseling, literacy studies, leadership and policy studies, and special education; Postdoctoral re-specialization in clinical and/or school psychology. Concentrations and co-majors are offered under many of the degree programs.
Membership
Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa - one of only 276 institutions nationwide.
Class Size
Average undergraduate class size is 22 students. Student-faculty ratio is 14-to-1.
Alumni
More than 115,000.
Libraries
The Hofstra libraries contain 1.2 million print volumes and provide 24/7 online access to more than 49,000 full-text journals and 42,400 electronic books.
Museum
The Hofstra University Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Museum coordinates eight exhibitions annually, and also offers an extensive collection of outdoor sculpture, with 75 pieces.
January and Summer Sessions
Hofstra offers a January session and three summer sessions between May and August.
Residence Halls
Hofstra has 37 residence halls housing about 4,166 students. The University offers a variety of options in campus living, including both single and group accommodations, in traditional room, suite or apartment settings.
Dining
Hofstra offers a choice of 21 eateries on campus.
Cultural Events
Hofstra has more than 500 cultural events per year.
Theaters
Hofstra has six theaters.
Sports Clubs and Organizations
Hofstra has about 175 student clubs and organizations, of which there are about 30 local and national fraternities and sororities
Varsity Athletics
17 varsity sports, 8 for men and 9 for women; Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and wrestling. Women’s sports include basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. All sports compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association. |