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Long Island's largest private university offers small classes, dedicated faculty, and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City nearby.
Susan Poser. 2021–present. The college was founded in 1935 on the estate of namesake William S. Hofstra (1861–1932), a lumber entrepreneur of Dutch ancestry, and his second wife Kate Mason (1854–1933). It began as an extension of New York University (NYU) under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University.
Every piece of knowledge you obtain, and every bit of progress you make, paves the way toward your successful future. Whether you set your sights on business, nonprofit work, or academia, your time at Hofstra will ensure that you’re well equipped and in demand. Read about internships and career experience.
Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual-degree programs, many of them in the Zarb School of Business. These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for more information. See our undergraduate programs that Hofstra has to offer.
Hofstra University is a private institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,110 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 244 acres.
The value of a Hofstra degree shows itself in many ways. Whether it’s the career path you follow or the graduate degree you embark on, what you learn here will lead you into the future.
Learn more about studying at Hofstra University including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
