Hofstra University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Hofstra University has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(3,244)
Hispanic
16.7%(1,036)
African American
9.3%(580)
Asian
14.1%(872)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
4.1%(256)
Unknown
3.2%(199)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment11,112
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Hofstra University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Hofstra University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.9%(2,855)
Women
56.1%(3,648)

Gender Statistics

Men2,855

26% of total enrollment

Women3,648

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Hofstra University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(229)
18-19
47.8%(2,974)
20-21
38.6%(2,402)
22-24
7.9%(490)
25+
2.1%(128)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
3.6%(151)
22-24
40.9%(1,704)
25+
55.4%(2,311)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Hofstra University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(48)

Regional Representation

International48

NaN% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age