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Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    70%
  • Majors Available
    173
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Retention Rate
    83%

AP Credit Policy

High school seniors and transfer students who are admitted to the incoming class and have achieved above-average scores on the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations may be granted college credit by having the test scores submitted to the Office of Admissions for consideration.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • External Degree Program
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research

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