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Discover your drive and creativity, step outside your comfort zone, and surpass your academic, career, and life goals. Hofstra connects academic exploration with experiential learning and community engagement, bridging disciplines to give you both breadth and depth across fields of study. With a distinction of excellence in teaching and scholarship, a residential campus at the nexus of urban, suburban, and coastal environments, and a focus on student success, Hofstra is positioned to spark change and ignite momentum.
A Century of Scholarly Distinction
Beyond the vibrant campus experience and dynamic learning environment, Hofstra offers impressive outcomes that speak volumes. Discover Hofstra’s 13:1 student-faculty ratio, explore 13 distinct schools and colleges, and learn why 92% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within a year.
Hofstra at a GlanceDesigned for Today, Ready for the Future
Hofstra’s ongoing advancement builds on four foundational goals oriented to the future.
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Experience the energy at our 244-acre arboretum-designated campus. Get a glimpse of what you’ll see from the unexpected intersections where theory ignites practice to the supportive environment that helps students grow.
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Explore Hofstra’s campus and offerings with 360-degree photo tours, videos, and VR experiences. Once you’ve seen the difference online, we’d love to see you in person.
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Catalysts for Success
Hofstra is driven by the common values that we live by and a commitment to upholding and realizing our mission. The meaningful relationships we build encourage new growth and standards of excellence, preparing students for the complexity of life and work in a global society.
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Hofstra History
Journey through Hofstra’s rich history from founding to present day. Explore traditions, milestones, presidential debates, and institutional evolution.
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Find contact information for Hofstra faculty, staff, departments, and offices through comprehensive, regularly updated directories.
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We Share Your Vision and Drive
It’s more than decades of experience at leading global institutions that makes us different. It’s our constant commitment to helping you flourish, with the support and guidance of people who know you by name.
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A century of academic leadership combines with forward-thinking policy.
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Hofstra’s Strategic Plan
Hofstra has introduced a new strategic plan, Hofstra 100, with a renewed mission statement and a reinforcement of its core values.
View Strategic PlanSee how Hofstra’s breadth of majors, minors, concentrations, and specializations creates incredible opportunities.