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Overview
Founded in 1935, Hofstra is a private coeducational university sitting on a beautiful 240-acre campus in Hempstead, Long Island, only 25 miles east of New York City. Hofstra offers more than 140 undergraduate and 150 graduate programs covering a wide variety of subject areas. Of particular interest is the University's online program offering a Master of Science (MS) online degree in Computer Science. This degree can be earned completely online without losing the resources and distinction of a great university.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Hofstra Online offers a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science degree which can be completed in as little as 18 months. The program offers students career-oriented coursework with a co-emphasis on theory and practice which prepares them for careers on the cutting edge of technology. The curriculum provides a solid foundation and training for practicing computational scientists, computer specialists or software engineers in business, industry or government. The highly interactive distance learning methodology is designed to challenge and engage students while retaining convenience for working professionals.
Admissions
Applications for admission to the program are accepted continuously throughout the year. There are six starts annually. Students desiring admission should fill out the online admissions form after which they will be contacted by a Hofstra enrollment advisor. Alternatively, applicants can call the school's toll-free number to contact an advisor directly.
Faculty
Faculty members are both noted scholars and excellent teachers. They are successful professionals in the field of computer science and are recognized internationally, nationally, and internally for their professional achievements and scholarly work.
Student Body
The large majority of Hofstra's online students are working professionals who find the educational model of online study a perfect fit for their busy lifestyles. Total Hofstra enrollment (including undergraduate, graduate and law students) is in excess of 12,000 students representing 49 states and 68 countries.
Student Life
The online student experience substitutes a computer for the classroom. All course lectures will be available online and can be replayed as often as desired. All homework, class work, writing assignments and exams are completed and submitted online. A detailed course syllabus is provided to every student. One of the tremendous benefits offered by the online program is the unprecedented level of support available to all students. Students who run into difficulty can contact their course facilitator, program manager and/or other students in the program for help and support.
Hofstra is found in Hempstead, NY. Hempstead is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Hofstra.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Hofstra is known for its programs in media, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Hofstra is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 12,490 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Hofstra offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Hofstra University
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
General Phone: (516) 463-6600
http://www.hofstra.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 803 | accounting, finance, business management, marketing, MIS, international business, business administration, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 627 | special ed, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, reading teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, educational administration, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 415 | English, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, social services, ... |
| Law | 353 | law, US law, legal professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 275 | psychology, psychology courses, organizational psychology, art therapy, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 255 | media and digital communications, public relations, radio and television, journalism, broadcast journalism, communication studies, mass communication |
| Medical Support and Technology | 97 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, speech pathology, health diagnostic professions, audiology |
| Science | 53 | biology, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Medical Administration | 51 | health care administration, community health |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 42 | drama, dance |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Engineering | 27 | mechanical engineering, engineering science, electrical engineering, engineering management, industrial engineering |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | athletic trainer, vocational counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, Jewish studies, religion |
| Medicine | 9 | gerontology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hofstra in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,750 | 81 |
| Master's degree | 903 | 57 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 347 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 67 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 37 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 23 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Hofstra had a total enrollment of 12,490 students (11,662 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Hofstra offers campus housing for 4,218 of its 11,662 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hempstead, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,471 | 9,986 | 54% | 1,729 | 17% |
| Men | 7,883 | 4,271 | 54% | 818 | 19% |
| Women | 10,588 | 5,715 | 54% | 911 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,630 |
| Room and board | $ 10,825 |
| Room charge | $ 7,225 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,715 |
Financial Aid:
Hofstra participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273200)
Hofstra has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 124 | $132,210 | 53 | $118,308 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 116 | $92,711 | 96 | $85,434 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $71,858 | 75 | $70,173 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $61,597 | 7 | $56,413 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 320 | $102,675 | 231 | $87,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 127 | 327 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 74 | 101 | 175 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hofstra Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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