Hofstra University

Yes, Hofstra expects the Duolingo scores to prove the English language requirements along with other test scores. International students coming from diverse backgrounds must prove their English language proficiency as a basic eligibility to get university admission. The English language requirements for international students at Hofstra University are given below:

Hofstra University does not ask for SAT scores for every specialization. However, if students choose to submit their scores, they must aim for the minimum required scores. As per the student profile of the class of 2028, the students who submitted standardized test scores, the mid-range SAT score was 1270-1450 and the mid-range ACT score was 28-33. Students must aim to score in between the range to improve their selection probability.

Hofstra University is quite expensive for Indian students. The tuition costs range between INR 47L and INR 48L for undergraduate and INR 19L and INR 59L for postgraduate programs. Along with the tuition cost, students must make a budget for other expenses also including activity fees, housing, food, room rent, books and supplies, and more. The cost of living of the students of 2024-2025 is given below:

(USD 1=INR 84.07)

With a 71% acceptance rate, Hofstra University is not difficult to enter. Students with sound performance in academics can easily get admission to Hofstra. The above-average acceptance rate shows that the university is lenient and considers admitting students who fulfill their required factors. The required factors include rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, application essay, recommendations, and more. The university also gives precedence to those who take part in extracurricular activities, volunteer work and have some prior work experience.

The decision to choose between Bryant University or Hosftra University or Clarkson University depends on students' choice. A few factors that may be considered by students to decide which university for higher studies are number of courses, tuition fees, faculty, location, etc. A comparison between these 3 universities is given below: 

Given below are some of the activities that Hofstra University students can do over the weekends:

• Take the Long Island railroad into Manhattan and become familiar with all the parts of the city.
• Go to the Bethesda Fountain to check the scenic gathering areas.
• Try to visit the Times Square and see what it’s all about.
• Learn how to use the subways to get around.
• Go to Roosevelt field mall, Eisenhower Park / Rockville Centre / Garden city restaurants.

Some of the useful tips for students starting their first semester at Hofstra University are:

• Try to attend the orientation events as it will help student get familiarized with the campus and meet new people
• Find out your classes, activities / clubs and the surrounding community such as where to shop, eat, etc.
• Join the student clubs and organizations as this is a great way to meet new people
• Try to manage your time wisely as attending a college can be a little overwhelming, so it is important to schedule and prioritize your tasks accordingly  

To take admission to Hofstra University’s undergraduate courses, the applicants are required to submit the academic transcripts, application fee, essay, etc. The admission committee reviews each application individually to assess the:

• Academic achievement
• Curricular rigor
• Essay
• Guidance counselor’s recommendation