Hofstra 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,410

Cost of attendance at Hofstra University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,410

Cost of attendance at Hofstra University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Hofstra University was $33,234. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Hofstra

Hofstra net price calculator

$33,234

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Hofstra for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$33,234	$777 (2%)	$25,892	$29,445	$33,426	$35,140	$35,563
2021	$34,011	$1,036 (3%)	$30,346	$29,656	$33,635	$36,657	$35,479
2020	$32,975	$532 (2%)	$27,616	$30,662	$32,962	$34,800	$35,037
2019	$32,443	$123	$29,282	$31,712	$33,750	$33,044	$33,877
2018	$32,566	$397 (1%)	$28,740	$30,346	$33,072	$32,875	$34,023
2017	$32,169	$1,710 (6%)	$27,874	$30,073	$33,287	$32,382	$33,331
2016	$30,459	$147	$26,524	$29,438	$33,005	$31,810	$32,985
2015	$30,606	$341 (1%)	$26,809	$28,889	$32,280	$31,389	$32,560
2014	$30,947	--	$28,184	$26,620	$31,444	$31,766	$32,666

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Hofstra University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$74,335	No change	$49,410	$23,925	$1,000
2021	$74,335	$2,150 (3%)	$49,410	$23,925	$1,000
2020	$72,185	$2,654 (4%)	$47,510	$23,675	$1,000
2019	$69,531	$2,237 (3%)	$45,700	$22,831	$1,000
2018	$67,294	$3,723 (6%)	$43,960	$22,334	$1,000
2017	$63,571	$1,101 (2%)	$42,160	$20,411	$1,000
2016	$62,470	$2,321 (4%)	$40,460	$21,010	$1,000
2015	$60,149	$1,504 (3%)	$38,900	$20,249	$1,000
2014	$58,645	$1,620 (3%)	$37,400	$20,245	$1,000
2013	$57,025	--	$35,950	$20,075	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Hofstra provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,500 dormitories available to its students at $11,627 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Hofstra is $1,292 per month.
Does Hofstra provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Hofstra for one academic year is $5,800, which works out to $644 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Hofstra estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Hofstra estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,050

If living off-campus, with family: $2,430

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,580
How much is Hofstra application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Hofstra offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Hofstra University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,687	$1,510
For out-of-state students	$1,687	$1,510

Housing and Meal

Hofstra University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Hofstra University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,800	$11,627	N/A	3,500
2021	$5,640	$11,288	N/A	3,500
2020	$5,468	$10,960	N/A	3,500
2019	$5,068	$10,640	N/A	3,590
2018	$4,910	$10,020	N/A	3,590
2017	$4,760	$9,700	N/A	3,590
2016	$4,600	$9,350	N/A	3,590

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hofstra University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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