Hofstra University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Hofstra University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
58%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Hofstra has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
134
10-19
557
20-29
428
30-39
264
40-49
30
50-99
35
100+
3
Honors Programs
Hofstra University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Hofstra's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Hofstra University:
84%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $58,721. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$58,721
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Hofstra University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
Physician Associate/Assistant
34.8
47.04
59.28
71.52
83.76
96
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Women's Studies 1
- Area Studies, Other 1
- Area Studies, Other 1
- Japanese Studies 0
- East Asian Studies 0
- Asian Studies/Civilization 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
- African Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44
- Biochemistry 8
- Neuroscience 7
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other 1
Business
- Finance, General 67
- Business Administration and Management, General 57
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 45
- Accounting 25
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 10
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
- Business Statistics 7
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
- Business/Managerial Economics 4
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 3
- Labor Studies 2
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 2
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
- Business Statistics 2
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 1
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
- Management Information Systems and Services, Other 0
- Labor Studies 0
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 0
- Business/Commerce, General 0
- Banking and Financial Support Services 0
- Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 47
- Journalism 36
- Radio and Television 32
- Public Relations/Image Management 27
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 1
- Journalism, Other 0
- Broadcast Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 36
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 12
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other 4
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 20
- Music Teacher Education 16
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education 3
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 2
- Social Studies Teacher Education 1
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 1
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 1
- Speech Teacher Education 0
- Social Studies Teacher Education 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Mathematics Teacher Education 0
- Health Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
- Art Teacher Education 0
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
- Elementary Education and Teaching 0
- Education, Other 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 31
- Civil Engineering, General 16
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 8
- Industrial Engineering 7
- Computer Engineering, General 5
- Engineering Science 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 25
- English Language and Literature, General 4
- Writing, General 3
Foreign Languages
- Linguistics 4
- Comparative Literature 2
- Linguistics 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Japanese Language and Literature 1
- Japanese Language and Literature 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- Italian Language and Literature 0
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- Comparative Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- Latin Language and Literature 0
- Hebrew Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Physician Associate/Assistant 45
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine 36
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 32
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 26
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 22
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 22
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 22
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 8
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 5
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1
- Pre-Physician Assistant 1
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
- History, General 15
- History, General 5
Homeland Security
- Forensic Science and Technology 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
- General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 11
- Mathematics, General 2
- Financial Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Sciences 13
- Sustainability Studies 5
- International/Globalization Studies 4
- Sustainability Studies 3
- International/Globalization Studies 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 4
- Philosophy 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 6
- Geology/Earth Science, General 5
- Physics, General 5
- Physics, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 96
- Psychology, General 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Policy Analysis, General 3
- Public Policy Analysis, General 1
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 38
- Criminology 25
- Sociology, General 8
- Political Science and Government, General 8
- Anthropology, General 6
- Sociology, General 5
- Criminology 5
- Geography 4
- Economics, General 3
- Economics, General 3
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 2
- Geography 2
- Anthropology, General 1
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
- Applied Economics 0
- Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 33
- Music, General 17
- Dance, General 15
- Music Management 14
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 11
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 8
- Music, General 2
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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