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Great professors, interesting classes, great pipeline to professional world, great access to New York City.
DownersI felt that, in some respects, the general education requirements were a waste of time and money.
CommentsMake sure to get involved in clubs and organizations relating to your major and future career. Also, make connections with some professors in your area of interest, they are immeasurably helpful.
Would You RecommendYes
Top notch professors and great location close to New York City
DownersArea surrounding campus could be improved. Career center was not helpful.
CommentsVisit the campus and tour the school before you commit. Overall great school
Would You RecommendYes
Location and professors were uppers for me at Hofstra University.
DownersFood and course offerings were downers for me at Hofstra University.
CommentsStudents should understand the uppers and downers fo attending this school.
Would You RecommendYes
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Quality of LifeAmazing, I never want to go home!
AdmissionsThe admissions team is helpful and informative!
Level1
Graduation Year2014
Hofstra's class sizes are just right - I have never had a class with more than 40 students in it. I once even had a class with only 3 students in it. This is really great because it really makes the classes more personal and creates a better connection with your professors. All of the classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants which is another huge benefit. As a biology major, we have awesome research opportunities. For a bachelor of science I am required to do research with one of the professors in the biology department for my entire senior year. This research is a great opportunity because it let's you in on studies that your professors are actually taking part in currently. The hands on experience is great, and will look very nice on my resume once I graduate.
Quality of LifeThere are so many housing options on campus, it is hard to choose. I have lived in all first-year suites, upperclassmen suites and currently a single room in one of the towers, and I loved every single one for different reasons. In the suites it was great having your roommates around all the time and your own bathroom, but I also love the privacy of my single room. Our library is HUGE, with tons of study rooms/areas all throughout that are available all the time. They are really useful when it comes time to study and you can't focus in your dorm.
Level3
Graduation Year2012
Students at Hofstra have courses that they are required to take to satisfy their major and general courses that satisfy university requirements. Class sizes are very small at Hofstra making it easy for students to ask their professors for assistance in the course and gives professors the opportunity to really connect with their students. Hofstra offers many different study abroad programs to many different countries during the typical Fall and Spring Semesters, but also during the January and 3 Summer Semesters.
Quality of LifeLiving on-campus at Hofstra University is an amazing experience. The dorms at Hofstra are well-maintained and are constantly being renovated. The surrounding area is very urban, as there are countless amounts of locations for shopping, dining, and the like.
AdmissionsStudents wishing to apply to Hofstra University are asked to apply using the Common Application along with a supplemental application. Students have the option of applying early decision which shows that they are truly passionate and interested in the university. Upon visiting Hofstra University, prospective students can attend an information and campus tour, meet with an admissions counselor, or attend a class with a current Hofstra student via the "Up-Close Program." Hofstra offers a ton of options for financial aid and offers generous scholarships as well.
Level3
Graduation Year2012
lot of general requirements, very structured programs. However, structured to work well. faculty are AMAZING and exceptional at what they do.
Quality of Lifehousing is fabulous. rooms are huge and the resources available are endless. dining is good for a college and offers a ton of choices, but compared to the amazing restaurants (especially Italian) in the local area and in NYC, it could be better. the administration is very receptive to student feedback and they are constantly making changes according to what the students want and asking ways to continually make our experience better.
Admissionscommon application, early action, rolling admissions, financial aid and ample scholarships through regular application
Level3
Graduation Year2012
You need to take certain classes in order to graduate but they vary due to your major and things. Advisement is often available to help you out with whatever you need and by the time you graduate, you will have at least two advisors, one general and one for your major.
Quality of LifeHousing is somewhat costly but there are ways to get around it. Living on campus is definitely the better choice because you have a chance to live the college experience much more so than if you live off-campus or commute.
AdmissionsI did the entire application on the Common App. It made it a lot easier than having to fill out a personal essay and things like that specifically for Hofstra.
Level3
Graduation Year2012
small class size (avg 22), very accessible professors, strict major requirements for music majors, very good with accepting ap credits, lots of choice with distribution classes
Quality of Lifecost is pricey, rooms are a good size, good food, good library, a bit of a sketchy surrounding area. very happy with my life on campus
Admissionsshort supplement essays, optional interview, common app, fafsa, early action and rolling admission
Level2
Graduation Year2013
Really good professors. Wide variety of classes, all at varying difficulties. Many opportunities available both in America and around the world.
Quality of LifeLiving on campus has been really good. The cost to for housing is a little expensive for what we get. The food is also extremely over priced.
Level4
Graduation Year2011