Hofstra University Acceptance Rate
Hofstra University has reported an overall acceptance rate of 68.5% for the application year 2024, with 24,425 applicants and 16,728 accepted. The Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates both stand at 68.5%, with the same number of accepted students in each category (8,364). The transfer acceptance rate is also 62.2%, with 25,004 applicants and 15,560 students accepted. Historically, the overall acceptance rate ranged from a low of 61.0% in 2021 to a high of 68.9% in 2022, indicating relatively stable acceptance trends. SAT scores for incoming students reflect competitive academic profiles, with a composite score range of 1220 to 1360 and an average GPA of 3.79.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 24,425
Accepted Applicants: 16,728
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Hofstra University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was 62.2%, with a total of 28,617 applicants and 17,806 accepted. This rate remained unchanged from 2022, where it was 68.9%, indicating a downward trend in acceptance rates over the last two years. The early action acceptance rate for 2023 was also 62.2%, reflecting consistent opportunities for those applying early. In contrast, the transfer of applicants from previous years shows variability, with 68.5% in 2020 and 61.0% in 2021. The historical stability in acceptance rates suggests a competitive but accessible admissions environment.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Hofstra University's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 stands at 7.1%, with 1,763 applicants accepted out of 25,004 offered a place on the wait list. This rate mirrors the acceptance rate from the previous year, 2022, suggesting a consistent trend in their wait list outcomes. Historical data for earlier years is unavailable, but the stable acceptance rate indicates that Hofstra maintains a steady approach to managing its wait list.
25004
Offered a Place
1763
Admitted
7.1%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Hofstra University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 62.2%, with 25,004 applicants and 15,560 accepted. This rate is a decrease from the previous year’s rate of 69.3% for the application year 2023, when 16,332 out of 23,577 applicants were admitted. The historical data from 2021 and 2020 is not available, but the average GPA of accepted transfer students is currently 3.79, indicating a strong academic profile among applicants. The recent decline in acceptance rates suggests an increasingly competitive transfer process at Hofstra.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 25,004
Accepted Applicants: 15,560
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.79
SAT
1220-1360
Math: 600-690
Reading: 610-690
ACT
27-31
Math: 24-28
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 56.46% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.74% |
| Black/African American | 8.09% |
| Asian | 9.96% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% |
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