Hofstra University is a private institution that was founded in the year 1935. It has undergraduate enrollment of around 7,389, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 240 acres. The University has a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Hofstra University is ranked 128 in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities.

It is situated in Long Island, N.Y., Hofstra University puts students in an ideal place to enjoy attractions and secure internships in New York City. In addition to two traditional semesters, the university provides courses during a January term and several summer sessions. Campus residence choices include traditional dormitories and Theme Housing, which groups students by a common interest like civic engagement and cultural cooking. The Hofstra Pride sports teams take part in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association, and students can also get involved in the club sports including roller hockey and frisbee.

The university runs a variety of academic institutes, including the National Center for Suburban Studies, the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, and the Long Island Studies Institute. There are a number of  programs for graduate students, too, offered through university schools including the Hofstra School of Law, the School of Education and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Health, and Human Services. Famous alumni of Hofstra University include Everybody Loves Raymond, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Alan Colmes, the former cohost of Hannity and Colmes on Fox News Channel and actor Tom McGowan, who has appeared in the TV shows including Fraiser.

Campus Location

100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549

General Information

School type-private, coed college
Year founded-1935
Religious affiliation-N/A
Academic calendar-4-1-4
Setting-suburban