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Hofstra University 2022-2023 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Hofstra University Admissions 2022

Academics: Prospective students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate programs, over 170 graduate programs, and 20 dual degree programs. Some of the top programs at Hofstra University are MBA, Executive MBA, and Online MBA.
Application Process: Candidates applying for the programs at Hofstra University undergraduate admission can apply for early action or rolling admission through First-Year Student Application or the Common Application and pay a fee of 70 USD.
International Student Requirements: International students are required to prove their proficiency in English with a minimum of 6.5 bands in IELTS and 80 in TOEFL. Apart from this, recommendation letters and a Statement of Purpose are required.
Admission Deadlines: Hofstra University has a policy of rolling admission and international students can apply for both fall(September) and spring(January) admissions.

Highlights

Application Portal	UG- The Common Application and Hofstra Online Application portal PG- Graduate Application portal
Application Fees [non-refundable]	USD 70
Average GPA	3.6
Average ACT Score	24-31
Average SAT Score	1150-1330; Average- 1240
Mode of Payment	Visa, Card, Check, online electronic check, money order(in person)
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Fall/Spring
Work Experience	Required for Graduate programs
Financial Aid	Grants, Loans, Scholarships and Work-study available

Hofstra University Admission Deadline

Hofstra University has a policy of rolling admission and international students can apply for both fall(September) and spring(January) admissions. The students should apply prior to the deadlines and early applications will receive the fullest consideration. The university has no deadline for rolling admissions but it has different deadlines for transfer, international or regular applicants as mentioned below.

Term/ Semester	Deadline
Rolling Admission	Rolling basis
Early Action I	November 15
Early Action II	December 15

Hofstra University International Student Admissions

The Hofstra University accepts undergraduate, graduate or international students, given that they have fulfilled the given requirements and met the appropriate deadlines. The application process is similar for both regular and international students (graduate and undergraduate programs), but international students must provide some extra documentation.

Application Portal: Hofstra University Application portal
Application Fee: 70 USD (non-refundable)
Admission Requirements:

Completed Online application form
Non-refundable Application fee
Official high school and college transcripts
One letter of recommendation
Proof of English Proficiency (English Proficiency Test Scores)
Official SAT or ACT scores

Once the application is accepted, students are required to submit the following set of documents:

Financial bank statement
Financial verification form
Copy of passport
Affidavit of Support Form
Dependent Information Form

English Proficiency Test Requirements

For international students (graduate or undergraduate program), at least one of the following test scores is mandatory to prove their proficiency in English language.

Test	Minimum Required Score
TOEFL iBT	80
TOEFL PBT	550
TOEFL CBT	213
IELTS	6.5
ELS	112
PTE	53
IGCSE/GCE	Grade C
ITEP	4

USA Visa for International Students

For international applicants it is mandatory to have an F-1 visa to study in USA. To apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, a separate I-20 or DS-2019 application must be completed and documentary proofs should be provided by students. Once Hofstra University accepts the application, the International Student Affairs office issues I-20 and DS-2019 forms. The forms must be used to apply for a student visa at a United States Embassy or Consulate.

After receiving I-20, or, to make a Visa appointment, payment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security SEVIS I-901 fee must be done. The documents required for F-1 or J-1 visa applications are:

Acceptance letter to Hofstra University
Original I-20 or DS-2019
Original financial documentation (proof of financial support)
I-901 SEVIS fee receipt
Proof of ties to the home country of applicant
Valid passport

Hofstra University Undergraduate Admissions

Hofstra University offers more than 160 undergraduate programs mostly in the fields of business, and science. The undergraduate admission details are listed below:
Where to Apply: The Common Application and Hofstra University Application portal
Application Fee: 70 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed online application form
Non-refundable application fee
Official academic transcript
Proof of High school completion
English proficiency proof (test scores) for international applicants
Official ACT/ SAT scores

The documents can be submitted online through the official website of Hofstra University or through email.

Hofstra University Graduate Admissions

The university provides more than 175 graduate programs to the international students. The university also offers dual-degree programs. The detailed requirements of documentations for different PG programs at Hofstra are listed below. Some popular graduate programs and their requirements are as follows:

Requirements	Executive MBA	Clinical Psychology	Computer Science	Engineering Management	Nursing
Application Fee	70 USD	70 USD	70 USD	70 USD	70 USD
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letter of Recommendation	Two required	3-4 required	Not Required	Not Required	Three required
CV	Required	Required	Not required	Required	Required
GRE/GMAT	Not required	GRE required	GRE required	GRE required	Not required
Interview	Required	Required	Not required	Not required	Not required

The applicant’s letters of recommendation and high school class ranks are extremely significant for admission to this university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. International applicants must get a F-1 student visa at the earliest to study in the USA.

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