Hofstra University Acceptance Rate
Hempstead, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,890
- Admitted
- 16,157
- Yield
- 9.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hofstra University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 26,388 to 22,890 (-13%) over that period.
Its 70.6% rate makes Hofstra University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (72.5% for women vs 67.6% for men, a 4.9-point gap). Hofstra University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 9.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 26,388 | 16,258 | 61.6% | 1,714 |
| 2015–16 | 27,991 | 17,090 | 61.1% | 1,651 |
| 2016–17 | 28,617 | 17,806 | 62.2% | 1,647 |
| 2017–18 | 26,808 | 17,143 | 63.9% | 1,638 |
| 2018–19 | 27,620 | 17,456 | 63.2% | 1,555 |
| 2019–20 | 24,425 | 16,728 | 68.5% | 1,523 |
| 2020–21 | 24,062 | 16,630 | 69.1% | 1,390 |
| 2021–22 | 24,886 | 16,862 | 67.8% | 1,659 |
| 2022–23 | 23,577 | 16,346 | 69.3% | 1,710 |
| 2023–24 | 22,890 | 16,157 | 70.6% | 1,593 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,873 | 10,060 | 72.5% |
| Men | 9,015 | 6,096 | 67.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 5% |
How Hofstra University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hofstra University's acceptance rate?
Hofstra University's acceptance rate is 70.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,157 admitted of 22,890 applicants).
Is Hofstra University test optional?
Hofstra University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hofstra University?
Hofstra University received 22,890 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,157.
What SAT score do you need for Hofstra University?
Admitted students at Hofstra University typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hofstra University getting harder to get into?
Hofstra University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hofstra.edu/.