Hofstra University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,893

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Hofstra University can help you get where you want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach. Find your future by choosing from more than 140 undergraduate and 150 graduate programs. The student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and a priority on teaching excellence ensures you're part of creating your own success. At Hofstra, you'll have all the resources you need - excellent library resources with extensive online and print collections, state-of-the-art classrooms, learning and laboratory facilities, and extensive wired and wireless Internet access, including the only Internet2 connection among private colleges on Long Island.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	6,374
Part-Time Undergraduate	519
Application Acceptance Rate	59%
Transfer Students	450
Programs	186 Programs
Courses	760 Courses
Transfer Agreements	2 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,763 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$35,950
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,950
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	57%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,033
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,408

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transferring to Hofstra will allow you to bring any Federal Pell Grant or New York State TAP for which you are eligible with you. You will need to re-apply for any Federal Stafford Loan that is available.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall / Spring	March 1 / Novermber 1
Fall / Spring	Otherwise rolling basis

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

There is no minimum GPA requirement.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts of completed course work from all prior institutions should be forwarded directly to the Office of Admission for evaluation as part of the student’s application for admission.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 24 college credits earned, it is also necessary to submit an official high school transcript - include SAT and/or ACT scores or An official transcript from EACH college you attend/attended.
Essay:

Please provide a statement (250 words minimum) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve, and attach it to your application before submission.
Application Fee:

A nonrefundable $70 application fee in the form of a check or money order payable to Hofstra University or by using our online application (application fee is reduced to $50 for online applicants).
Interview:

Informational interviews are available and may be scheduled with an admission counselor by calling the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 1-800-HOFSTRA, ext. 610.
Other Requirements:

Grades attained at another institution are not recorded on the Hofstra record and are not included in the grade point average to meet graduation requirements.
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www.hofstra.edu/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Appropriate courses completed with a minimum grade of C- or the equivalent at fully accredited institutions are transferable.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 64 semester hours is transferable from a junior or community college with the following exceptions: a. engineering programs, 69 semester hours and b. business administration programs, 65 semester hours.
Transfer Policy Document:

hofstra transfer.pdf