Hofstra University, NY
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
61%
Tuition
$42,160
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#132 in National Universities
Scholarships
Hempstead/Uniondale Valedictorian Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Hofstra University annually offers the valedictorian of Hempstead High School and the valedictorian of Uniondale High School full four year tuition scholarships to Hofstra University.
LGBTQ Activism Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
LGBT Activism Scholarship
In 2002, Hofstra University established an unprecedented scholarship program for students engaged in service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The program is designed to demonstrate Hofstra's commitment to equality and support for LGBT individuals.
Zawadi African Educational Fund
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Zawadi African Educational Fund
Hofstra University has agreed to partner with the Zawadi African Educational Fund to provide two women from East Africa full tuition scholarships for a four year period beginning Fall 2009. The scholarships are a significant milestone in the history of the University, and in the lives of these two young women.
Dean's Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,500- $13,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Dean?s scholarships are typically offered to about 20% of our admitted students. Candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application. First-year students, who received this substantial award in the fall 2017 had an average SAT* /ACT equivalent of 1128 SAT on a 1600 scale and a weighted GPA of 3.3.
Grant Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Hofstra University Grant Program awardees are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission is awarded to.
Hofstra For Hempstead Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Hofstra for Hempstead/Hempstead for Hofstra Scholarship Program
Through this program scholarship funds are raised for deserving students from the Village of Hempstead. Since its founding, more than 300 young men and women has benefited from these scholarships.
Hofstra University Trustee Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Hofstra University Trustee Scholars Program is full-tuition scholarship offered to our very highest achieving admitted students. Candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application.First-year students who received this prominent award in the fall 2017 had an average SAT*/ACT equivalent of 1537 on a 1600 scale, weighted GPA of 4.2, and were typically in the top 10% of their HS graduating class.
Presidential Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$21,500-$28,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Presidential scholarships are typically offered to the top third of our admitted students.Candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application. First-year students who received this prominent award in the fall 2017 had an average SAT* /ACT equivalent of 1323 SAT on a 1600 scale, weighted GPA of 3.9, and were typically in the top 10% of their HS graduating class.
Provost Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000-$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 550-640 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 540-620 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
Provost scholarships are typically offered to about 32% of our admitted students. Candidates are selected based on a holistic review of the information supplied on their admission application. First-year students, who received this generous award in the fall 2017 had an average SAT* /ACT equivalent of 1195 SAT on a 1600 scale and a weighted GPA of 3.5.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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