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School Says - General Information
Hofstra University is building on its reputation as a center of academic excellence. With an outstanding faculty, advanced technological resources and state-of-the-art facilities, Hofstra is recognized both nationally and internationally as a university on the rise. The global spotlight shone on the University when it hosted the third, and final, 2008 presidential debate and made the Hofstra name immediately recognizable to people all over the world. Every semester we offer a wide range of lectures, conferences, artistic performances and forums to engage students and the community.. The University will open New York's newest medical school in 2011, further proof of its institutionalmomentum.

Yet even as it grows in stature and reputation, Hofstra remains student-focused, providing individual attention and an environment that fosters interaction, critical thinking and analysis. . Undergraduate class size is small, averaging just 22 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1.

School Says - Student Body
Hofstra has a dynamic campus life, with more than 170 student clubs and organizations, including about 30 fraternities and sororities; 18 varsity sports; and more than 500 cultural events each year. Students can choose from organizations as diverse as the Geology Club, Danceworks, and the Hofstra Organization of Latin Americans.

Hofstra's Division I athletic program includes baseball, field hockey, , softball, volleyball, wrestling and men's and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. Students who are not Division I athletes can join the student section "Lion's Den" or participate with more than 25 percent of our students in numerous intramural sports.

Students can also attend debates, lectures, and readings by the many scholars, business leaders, writers, and celebrities who visit campus each year. Some great events include the annual "Great Writers, Great Readings" series, the Center for Civic Engagement's Day of Dialogue, and the Distinguished Faculty Lectures.

School Says - Academics
Hofstra University is composed of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of Communication, School of Education, Health and Human Services, School of Law, Honors College, and School for University Studies. Honors College is a program for high-achieving students;); and School for University Studies was developed for students who have demonstrated their potential in non-traditional ways..

Within these schools are many innovative programs designed to meet the needs of our diverse student body. These include Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP), a program that allows students to earn both a B.A. and J.D. in six years; and First-Year Connections, an academic, residential and social program that helps first-year students connect to all the resources and opportunities available at the University.

School Says - Admissions
Hofstra University seeks to enroll talented first-year and transfer students from diverse backgrounds and locations, with varied interests. Applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

The Admission Committee reviews each application individually to assess academic achievement, curricular rigor, leadership potential, depth of extracurricular activities, standardized test scores and overall interest in attending Hofstra University. The application process provides an opportunity for the applicant to share information that may not be apparent on a transcript or through a test score.

Questions about the application process should be directed to the Admission Office in Bernon Hall:
In writing: 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York 11549-1000
By telephone: 516-463-6700 or 1-800-HOFSTRA
By E-mail: admission@hofstra.edu For more information, visit our Web site: hofstra.edu/admission

School Says - Campus Life
Something is always in bloom on the 240-acre Hofstra campus. A nationally recognized arboretum, the campus is home to both ivy-covered classroom buildings and sleek, modern buildings. The New Academic Building, an award-winning architecturally-distinct structure that houses a theater, music rehearsal space, faculty offices and seminar rooms, is one of the newest structures on campus.

With New York City just 25 miles away - a short ride by train or car, students take advantage of theaters, museums, concerts and professional sports as well as the many internship opportunities the city offers. Broadway shows, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Square Garden, Chinatown and Little Italy, and Wall Street all are within easy reach.

Students can also explore Long Island, which offers world-class beaches and parks; the Hamptons; sport fishing and boating; Nassau Coliseum, home of the New York Islanders; and conveniently located shopping malls.

School Says - Cost Aid
The annual cost of tuition and fees at Hofstra University for 2009-2010 for a full-time undergraduate student is $29,980. The minimum housing and dining plan is $9,890. Books and supplies cost approximately $1,000; personal expenses and transportation generally amount to $2,640. For the full tuition and fees schedule, visit hofstra.edu/tuition.A college degree has always been the surest way to success. To help students achieve their educational goals, Hofstra University offers several financial aid options. For 2009-2010, Hofstra awarded more than $65 million in merit- and need-based financial aid. The average award for first-year students with financial need was $15,176, while the average financial aid package for first-year students who had no financial need was $12,633. Nearly 900 first-year students received merit-based scholarships from Hofstra University, ranging from $4,500 to full-tuition scholarships. About 85 percent of all Hofstra students received some form of financial aid, including more than 90 percent of first-year students. For more detailed information, students should visit http://www.hofstra.edu/FinancialAid.

Students Say - Academics
Hofstra University, "the most prestigious private university on Long Island," according to students, is "large enough to feel part of something big but small enough to feel a sense of community." Students say the size is just right, providing "admirable" class sizes that "are perfect for nurturing relationships with professors." Hofstra undergraduates are especially bullish on the undergraduate business program and the communications and broadcast journalism programs. The latter are "anchored by [an]...award-winning radio station" and numerous other "opportunities to get hands-on experience in various aspects of broadcast [journalism]." All programs benefit from the school's proximity to New York City, which affords not only "topnotch...guest speakers and lecturers to the university" but also abundant "career making connections to [your chosen] profession through internships and opportunities." Students also love Hofstra's music and theater programs, but most students look toward more reliably remunerative professions. As one student puts it, "This school is about successfully preparing its students for their professional careers as effectively and efficiently as possible." The rewards here are especially great for go-getters. One student explains, "Hofstra provides all of the opportunities that a college student can ask for," but "Many students don't take advantage of them, so it allows relatively easy access to some amazing programs if you have the drive."

Students Say - Campus Life
Hofstra "is generally considered a party school," students concede, "but it is easy to avoid that if you want to." Many students "go to the bars and pubs that are around college campus" to blow off steam, or "if not, they make parties at their dorms when their RA is away and invite people over to play beer pong." Greek organizations on campus are "really enjoyable," hosting "fundraisers and activities," not to mention the occasional house party. For those seeking alternatives, "There are several malls and movie theaters nearby, the train station is 10 minutes away, and it's only about a half hour ride into NYC, and Nassau Coliseum is also right next door so there are always concerts and events. Jones Beach is also very close and popular when [the weather] is nice." The Student Center Theater shows "popular films that are out of the theaters but not yet released on DVD almost every weekend." College sporting events are less popular-"Our teams aren't great," one student concedes-and the school recently dropped its football pro- gram to save money. Hometown Hempstead "is a bit of a bust." Not only is there "nothing to do" in town, but students perceive it as "an area of depression and crime....The campus itself is generally quite safe, but that safety does not extend very far past the limits of the campus." Fortunately, safer destinations are nearby and easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Students Say - Student Body
You will certainly find examples of the Long Island stereotype here, kids who are into "buying expensive brands that display their logo on their clothing," sport "fake tans, fake hair, and fake personalities," and are "primarily concerned with drinking, getting laid, and finishing their business degrees." But while these may be the most conspicuous students on campus at Hofstra, they hardly make up the entire student body. Opinions differ on whether they are "only a slight majority" or an even smaller percentage, but most here agree that there's plenty of room for everyone. One student explains that "As Hofstra positions itself as a national institution, geographic diversity as well as non-traditional student populations have grown." Another adds, "There is a sizable group of atypical students who hang out with the other atypical students like themselves." Their ranks include "the free-spirited hippies, the metal heads, the guys who just like sports but don't play, and the people who are actually here to study. They fit in because this minority (albeit it's a big one) all acts similarly."

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