Hofstra University SAT scores and admissions

Hempstead, NY · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores)
1230–1400
Range midpoint ~1320
Acceptance rate
68%
Enrollment
6,488
ACT middle 50%
28–32

The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.

How Hofstra University compares

  • Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #65 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #7 of 26 in NY.
  • Its 68% acceptance rate is more selective than 45% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
  • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math.
  • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($69,039) are $5,973 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
National SAT rank
#65 of 197
SAT rank in NY
#7 of 26
More selective than
45% of ranked colleges
Earnings vs national median
+$5,973

What the numbers say about Hofstra University

  • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1230 to 1400. A planning score near or above 1440 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
  • The reported section midpoints are 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
  • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 68% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
  • Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $69,039 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)
$57,660
Tuition (out-of-state)
$57,660
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,039
4-year completion rate (150% time)
69%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1230 and 1400. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

  • 1440 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
  • 1400 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
  • 1320 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
  • 1230 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
At or above 1400

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1230–1390

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1230

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Hofstra University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA1200–143077%
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT1260–139033%
Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY1230–139069%
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT1210–144052%
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD1240–142072%
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL1210–145088%

Questions about Hofstra University

What SAT score do I need for Hofstra University?

Hofstra University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1230–1400, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1440 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Hofstra University's acceptance rate?

Hofstra University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 68%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.

How much does it cost to attend Hofstra University?

Historical published tuition is approximately $57,660 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Hofstra University test-optional?

The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Hofstra University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.

Official site: www.hofstra.edu