Introduction and Overview: Hofstra University is a large-scale institution of higher learning located in Long Island City, New York, only 25 miles from Manhattan, providing students with rich academic and social resources. The school has a total of 11,131 students from 50 states and 82 countries in the United States, creating a multicultural learning environment. The school adopts small classes, with an average class size of 20 students and a student-teacher ratio of 1:13, which is conducive to full communication and interaction between students and teachers.

History and Establishment Time: Hofstra University was founded in 1935. Its predecessor was a branch of New York University in Long Island. It became independent as Hofstra College in 1937 and was officially upgraded to Hofstra University in 1963.

Nature of the institution: Coeducational, non-sectarian, non-profit private university.

Educational philosophy: Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive quality and practical ability, encourage students to actively explore knowledge in different fields, cultivate critical thinking and innovative spirit, and strive to cultivate students into talents with global vision, social responsibility and professional skills to adapt to the ever-changing social needs.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 1,236 professors, 91% of whom have the highest degree in the field, and 69% of them are tenured professors.

Academic resources: Provide a complete academic system from undergraduate to doctoral, covering about 140 undergraduate majors, 150 graduate majors and more than 100 dual degree courses.

Employment situation: The school's graduates have good employment conditions and a wide range of employment fields. The school's career center provides students with rich employment guidance and resources to help students enter the workplace smoothly. The mid-career salary of its graduates ranks in the top 9% of universities nationwide.

Key disciplines: The New York Times evaluated its fine arts, drama, law, medicine and business as the most outstanding, and engineering, computer science and publishing research are also worth recommending. Specifically, Maurice A. Deane Law School is one of the top tier law schools in the United States; Frank G. Zarb Business School has passed the authoritative undergraduate and graduate subject accreditation provided by AACSB, and its MBA-Marketing program ranks among the top 15 in the United States.

Department: There are 12 major colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Zarb School of Business, Honors College/Honorary College, University Research College, Lawrence School of Communication, College of Education, School of Health and Public Affairs, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Continuing Education, and School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs.

Ranking: Ranked 132nd in the 2017-2018 U.S. News American University Rankings; ranked 52nd in the 2016 U.S. undergraduate salary rankings released by payscale.

Cost: Tuition and other fees for international students vary depending on the major and course. The annual tuition fee for undergraduates is about $40,000 to $50,000. With accommodation, books and living expenses, the total annual cost is expected to be around $60,000 to $70,000.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​nearly 240 acres, with 6 theaters, 35 apartments that can accommodate 3,600 students, and 18 canteens. There is also a botanical garden on campus that is officially recognized by the American Public Garden Association. The South Campus is mainly a teaching function area, with office buildings, teaching buildings and libraries, etc.; the North Campus is mainly a living function area, including dormitory buildings, parking lots, sports fields, gyms and independent swimming pools. The school's gym has advanced facilities, with more than 40 latest cardio pieces, more than 50 Cybex strength training pieces, as well as yoga rooms, aerobic exercise rooms, indoor cycling tracks and 6 basketball courts. The entire campus is covered by wifi, and the download speed can reach 10mb/s.

Location: Located in Long Island City, New York, only 25 miles from Manhattan, students can easily enjoy the rich cultural, artistic, business and employment resources of New York City.