Understanding Hofstra University Tuition and Costs

For prospective students considering Hofstra University, understanding the financial aspects is crucial. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the tuition costs, room and board expenses, financial aid options, and other associated fees at Hofstra University.

Tuition Costs at Hofstra University

Hofstra University, a private institution located in Hempstead, New York, does not differentiate tuition costs based on a student's residency. Both in-state and out-of-state students pay the same tuition rate. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition cost is approximately $53,310. However, it's important to note that tuition costs are subject to change annually, often trending upwards due to inflation and other economic factors. For New Students entering 2024-2025 Tuition and Fees: $57,660.

Locked-in Tuition Rate

Hofstra is pleased to offer first-year students a four-year locked-in rate for tuition and fees. The estimated annual fixed rate for tuition and fees (not including the Student Activity Fee) for first-year students will be $64,064. Please visit hofstra.edu/lockedintuitionrate for more information.

Undergraduate Tuition

Full-Time Tuition: Fall UG (12-17 credits) $29,422.50 per term. Voluntary 4 yr. Locked in Rate: New Fall 2025 UG $31,554.50 per term. Part-time Undergraduate, 199-level and below courses, $1,976.00 per credit hour. 199-level and below Undergraduate charge for Full-time students taking more than 17 credits $1,976.00 per credit hour over 17 credits. PALS Program Additional charge for participating in the PALS program - Cohort 2025-26 First Year $4,160.00 per term. Additional charge for participating in the PALS program - Cohort 2025-26 Remaining Years $2,860.00 per term.

Summer Tuition & Fees

2025 Summer Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate Courses Per Credit Cost $1,900. Fees Summer I $128. Fees Summer II $128. Fees Summer III $88. Graduate Courses (Other than Zarb School of Business) Per Credit Cost $1,695 200-level and above courses. Fees Summer I $138. Fees Summer II $138. Fees Summer III $98. Graduate Courses Zarb School of Business Per Credit Cost $1,732 200-level and above courses. Fees Summer I $138. Fees Summer II $138. Fees Summer III $98.

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2026 Summer Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate Courses Per Credit Cost $1,976. Fees Summer I $128. Fees Summer II $128. Fees Summer III $88. Graduate Courses (Other than Zarb School of Business) Per Credit Cost $1,760 200-level and above courses. Fees Summer I $138. Fees Summer II $138. Fees Summer III $98. Graduate Courses Zarb School of Business Per Credit Cost $1,800 200-level and above courses. Fees Summer I $138. Fees Summer II $138. Fees Summer III $98.

Graduate Tuition

Graduate, 200-level and above courses Zarb School of Business $1,800.00 per credit hour. Graduate, 200-level and above courses All graduate programs except those in the Zarb School of Business and Special Programs listed below $1,760.00 per credit hour.

Special Programs

Audiology Program $1,760 per credit hour. Executive M.B.A. $78,520 full program cost. Online M.B.A. $1,800 per credit hour. Executive Coaching Fee - 25-26 Online MBA Cohort Admits $445 Fall only.

Room and Board Costs

Similar to tuition, room and board costs at Hofstra University are the same for all students, regardless of their residency status. On average, the room and board cost is approximately $19,892 per year. However, this figure can fluctuate based on the type of housing and meal plan selected. More expensive options are available, as are more affordable ones.

Housing and Food

Suite-style living: $20,260. High-rise living (double room): $17,720.

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Housing Rates 2025-2026

Graduate Singles $10,126.00 per term. Graduate Double $8,875.00 per term. Super Single $8,875.00 per term. Suite Single $7,948.00 per term. Single Room $7,948.00 per term. Suite with lounge $7,572.00 per term. Suite without Lounge $6,263.00 per term. Suite Triple $5,445.00 per term. Towers Double $6,263.00 per term. Towers Triple $5,445.00 per term. Towers Quad $6,263.00 per term.

Housing Fees 2025-2026

Residence Life Fee $120 per term. Residence Life Early Arrival Fee $65 per night. Residence Life Health & Safety Fee $100 max per infraction. Laundry Fees $10/each summer term. Housing Cancellation Fee $1,500 per term.

Dining Dollar Contract Rates 2025-2026

For more details, visit Dining Services. Option 1 Commuter Plan $630 per term. Option 2 (available to juniors and above) $1,854 per term. Option 3 (available to juniors and above) $2,225 per term. Option 4 (available to juniors and above) $2,430 per term. Option 5 $2,832 per term. Option 6 $3,080 per term. Option 7 $3,276 per term.

Additional Expenses

When calculating the total cost of attendance, it's essential to factor in additional expenses beyond tuition and room and board. These include:

Books and Supplies: $1,000 per year
Personal Expenses: $1,050 per year
Transportation: $1,000 per year
Incidentals, including transportation: $3,118

Financial Aid Opportunities

To help offset the costs of attending Hofstra University, a variety of financial aid options are available to both in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66.24%
Average Aid Package: $38,924
Average Net Price: $35,687 per year
Average Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award: $29,184
Average Need-Based Loan Amount: $4,274
Non-Need-Based Aid: $25,182

Financial Aid Dates

Application Due: Not available. The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork. Priority Application Due: Not available. Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date. Notification Date: Not available. When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering. Response Due: Not available. The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.

Types of Need-Based Scholarships/Grants Available

Average Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award (First-year Students).

Merit-Based Aid

Merit-based aid, also called non-need-based aid, is awarded for a specific talent or academic achievement. The average non-need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students at Hofstra University - excluding any athletic scholarships, if applicable - was $31,611.

Student Loan Debt

At Hofstra University, the median federal loan debt among borrowers who completed their undergraduate degree is $23,621. The median monthly federal loan payment (if it were repaid over 10 years at 5.05% interest) for student federal loan borrowers who graduated is $250. Additionally, 16% of graduating students at Hofstra University took out private loans. Students with private loans had an average of $70,768 in private loan debt at graduation.

Average Total Indebtedness of 2024 Graduating Class $41,167. Graduating students who have borrowed (any loan type, 2024) 57%.

Additional Fees

Student Activity Fee: $160
Part-time: $1,900 (per semester hour)

Other Fees

PALS Program Additional charge for participating in the PALS program - Cohort 2025-26 First Year $4,160.00 per term. Additional charge for participating in the PALS program - Cohort 2025-26 Remaining Years $2,860.00 per term.
Credit By Examination: For 1 credit $466. For 2 credit $782. For 3 credit $1,063. Each additional credit $325.
Prior Learning: Up to 3 credits per assessment in one department $1,063. For each additional credit in the same assessment, in the same department $325.
Off-Campus Administration Fee: For students studying off-campus abroad or domestically for Non-Hofstra Programs (Fall and Spring) $1,485. For students studying off-campus abroad or domestically for Non-Hofstra Programs (January) $425. For students studying off-campus abroad or domestically for Non-Hofstra Programs (Summer) $841.
Maintain Matriculation Fee: Students maintaining matriculation $279 per term.
University Fee,per term: Full-time Undergraduate students (Fall and Spring) $362.50 per term. Graduate students registering for 12 or more credits (Fall and Spring) $365 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for 8 to 11.99 credits, (Fall and Spring) $210 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for up to 7.99 credits (Fall and Spring) $115 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for the January session $50. January session Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for the Summer Sessions I, II and III $78 per session.
Technology Fee: Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for 12 or more credits (Fall and Spring) $115 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for 8 to 11.99 credits (Fall and Spring) $65 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students registering for up to 7.99 credits (Fall and Spring) $40 per term. Undergraduate and Graduate students (Summer Sessions I and II) $40 per session.
Activity Fee: Full-time Undergraduate students (Fall and Spring) $80 per term. Part-time Undergraduate students (Fall and Spring) $10 per term. Full-time Graduate students(Fall and Spring) $30 per term. Part-time Graduate students $20 per session. Undergraduate students (January and Summer I, II and III) $10 per session. Graduate students (January and Summer I, II and III) $20 per session.
Private Instruction Fee: Music Courses where the course number ends with P (per course) $1,134 per course. Music Courses where the course number ends with C or D (per course) $582 per course.
Consortium Fee per term: Audiology Program combined fee (per term) $500 per term.
International Students Health Insurance Fee: International students (Fall) $952 per term. International students (Spring) $1319 per term.
Application Fee Payable upon application for admission to the University by all full-time domestic Undergraduate students, paper/online application $70. Payable upon application for admission to the University by all international Undergraduate students $75. Payable upon application for admission to the University by all Graduate students (exceptions noted below) $75. Payable upon application for admission to the following Graduate programs: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Public Health and Speech-Language Pathology $50.
Late Registration Fee: For continuing Undergraduate students who register after June 1st for the Fall semester, and after January 1 for the Spring semester $100. For continuing Undergraduate students who register after August 4th for the Fall semester $200. For all students who register after the first week of classes (Fall and Spring) $300. For all students who register after semester begins (January and Summer) $100.
Late Payment Fee: Payments received/uncleared accounts after August 4 (for Fall) $100. Payments received/uncleared accounts after September 15 (for Fall) $150. Payments received/uncleared accounts after October 15 (for Fall) $250. Payments received/uncleared accounts after January 6 (for Spring) $100. Payments received/uncleared accounts after February 15 (for Spring) $150. Payments received/uncleared accounts after March 15 (for Spring) $250. Monthly Fee for missing a payment while on a payment plan $100.
Interest Charges: Unpaid balances after the term ends 1% per month.
Returned Check Fee: Returned Check Fee Fee for uncollected check returned by bank,per check returned $25.
Diploma /Certificate Fee: Replacement $35.
Transcript Fee: Electronic transcript* $5. Hard copy $5.

Understanding the Cost of Attendance (COA)

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total amount of your educational expenses for the period of enrollment during an Award Year. The COA is based on your enrollment status, year in school, your program of study, and whether you live on or off campus while attending Hofstra. The COA is comprised of both direct and indirect expenses. That means it includes your actual charges for tuition and fees, as well as food and housing if you live on campus and/or select an on-campus dining option, as well as estimated expenses in transportation, personal expenses, etc. Some students may experience costs that are higher or lower than those published.

Hofstra University Refund Policy for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The University shall refund student payments, other than Title IV aid, in accordance with the following schedule. Please note that fees, such as University, technology, and activity fees, as well as special course fees and private instruction fees, are nonrefundable once the semester begins. Students must apply for all eligible refunds in writing. All official withdrawals must be certified by the Office of Academic Advisement prior to the processing of refunds.

Date of Withdrawal Refund of Tuition & Fees (less nonrefundable fees): Prior to the 1st day of classes 100%. 1st week of classes 100%. 2nd week of classes 75%. 3rd week of classes 50%. 4th week of classes 25%. Thereafter 0%.

Hofstra University Admissions

Admission to Hofstra is selective. From a large and talented applicant pool, we have enough space in our first-year class to offer admission to only 68% of those who apply. Most students offered admission to Hofstra have completed a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in high school with a solid average. Standardized tests are also part of our review, if the student chooses to submit them. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews students' letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and essay, as well. It is the goal of Hofstra University - a selective, midsize, private, coed institution - to enroll a first-year and transfer class of students from diverse backgrounds and locations, with varied interests and talents. Applications are accepted for fall and spring admission. Applicants must submit the application, a $70 application fee, high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores (if applicable), the essay, and a guidance counselor's recommendation. The application process provides an opportunity to share information that may not be apparent on a transcript or through test scores.

Next Steps

Prospective students should utilize Hofstra University's Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of their net price. Additionally, exploring the various financial aid options and understanding the university's refund policy are crucial steps in planning for the cost of attendance. For more information on these financial assistance programs, visit hofstra.edu/sfs.

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