Hofstra University was founded in 1935 for over 80 years, the university help student get to where they want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach. The Hofstras trace their heritage to the Province of Friesland in The Netherlands. The name Hofstra is from a district near the village of Grouw, which was called the Hofland. An estate in this area called Hoflandstra-estate was where an early ancestor of William Hofstra was born. The prefix “hof” in the Frisian language means courtyard or farm and the suffix “stra” means “from.” Before the 18th century the people of this area were called Hoflandstra, which was then shortened to the present, Hofstra.

Student find their degree by choosing from about 160 undergraduate programs and about 165 graduate programs, in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Sciences and Human Services, Engineering and Applied Science and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 and a priority on teaching excellence ensures you’re part of creating your own success.

Hofstra University is a private institution whose primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, for the betterment of humankind. Hofstra University is fully committed to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge for its own academic community and for the community at large. Hofstra University offers undergraduate and graduate programs taught by a research-active and professionally engaged faculty. Academic excellence guides everything the University undertakes.

At Hofstra, student will 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. Also, the university has launched a new campaign, #HofstraStrong, encouraging members of the Hofstra community to share content on social media that shows how they are connecting virtually during these challenging times.

Location

Long Island, New York (USA)

A diverse mix of cultural, social, athletic and recreational activities delivers the full college experience. Hofstra offers students the opportunity to live and learn on our beautiful, 240-acre campus on Long Island and have easy access to the academic, cultural and career opportunities in the New York City metropolitan area.

Hofstra University, including the entire campus and its buildings and grounds, is private property.   As a result, Hofstra may exercise its right to grant, restrict or deny access to its campus and/or buildings and grounds. Access to Hofstra University’s North campus is restricted to announced guests and those with active Hofstra identification.

School & Faculty

• Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• School of Health Professions & Human Services
• Honors College
• Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering & Applied Science
• School of Education
• Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
• Frank G. Zarb School of Business
• Maurice A. Deane School of Law
• The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
• Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
• School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
• School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics