Founded in 1935, Hofstra University is a nationally and internationally recognized institution that has been cited on the Best College lists of U.S. News & World Report,The Princeton Review, Fiske, Washington Monthly, Forbes, LinkedIn and Payscale.com. Hofstra is also the onlyuniversity chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008,2012, and 2016).
University Distinctions
- Ranked in the top 30% of US Colleges by the Wall Street Journal & Times Higher Education (2021 U.S. College Ranking)
- Among only three schools in the New York metropolitan area with colleges of Law, Medicine and Engineering
- Listed on the (London weekly magazine) Times Higher Education World University Global Ranking
- Listed on The Best 386 Colleges (Princeton Review, 2021 edition)
- Diversity and inclusiveness has earned Hofstra 5 out of 5 stars for fostering an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender)‐friendly campus environment (LGBT‐Friendly Campus Pride Index, 2020)
- Top eight percent of colleges and universities nationwide for mid-career salary, and top ninth percent of pivate colleges and universities (2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report)
- Top ten percent of private colleges and universities nationwide for mid-career salary of graduates with a bachelor’s degree only, according to the 2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report
- Top 14 percent nationwide for return on investment, according to the 2019-20 PayScale College ROI Report
- Consistently named among “Great Colleges to Work For” (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009‐2018)
- Named to Victory Media’s 2019-20 Military Friendly School list, a data‐driven survey that recognizes top colleges and universities that provide support and services to veterans, active military and their families
- Listed as a Green College for our superb sustainability practices, sustainability education, and healthy quality of life for students on campus (Princeton Review, 2021 edition)
School and Program Recognitions
The Frank G. Zarb School of Business:
- Best 248 Business Schools (Princeton Review, 2020 edition)
- Ranked 40th in the nation for best online MBA programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 Best Online Programs)
- Ranked 132th nationwide for undergraduate business programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition)
- Ranked 154th nationwide for part‐time MBA programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition)
- Ranked 24th Online MBA Programs in U.S. (Poets & Quants, 2020 edition)
- Ranked 70th Best Undergraduate Business Program in the U.S. (Poets & Quants, 2020 edition)
- Ranked in the top 4 percent of the nation’s Best Schools for Business Majors (for graduates with a bachelor’s degree), accordingto the 2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report, and ranked in the top 5 percent nationwide among Best Schools for Business Careers, based on the 20-year return on investment ofgraduates with a bachelor’s degree, according to the 2018-19 PayScale College ROI Report
- Ranked 24th globally for Distance/Online MBA (QS World University Ranking, 2021 edition) Ranked 128th edition)
The School of Education:
- Ranked 78th in the nation for online graduate education programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 Best Online Programs)
- Ranked 133rd for best graduate education (U.S. News & World Report 2021 edition)
The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science:
- Ranked 3rd as Most Popular for Engineering Science School (College Factual, 2021 edition)
- Ranked 33rd among non-doctoral engineering programs (undergraduate) (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition)
- Ranked among the best undergraduate computer science programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition)
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law:
- Ranked 31st in the nation, part-time program (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition
- Ranked 102nd in the nation, full-time program (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition)
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Ranked 70th nationwide for best medical schools -research (U.S. News & World Report 2021 edition)
- Ranked 84th nationwide for best medical schools -primary care (U.S. News & World Report 2021 edition)
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication:
- WRHU-88.7 FM ranked 1st college radio station in the nation (Best Colleges, 2020 edition)
- WRHU-88.7 FM has served as the flagship station of the NHL’s New York Islanders since 2010
- WRHU has been named the top non-commerical/college radio station in the U.S. three times (2014, 2017, 2019)
- 98th for median salary of communications majors , according to 2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report
- The Department of Radio, Television, Film was named to Variety magazine’s 2017 list of “stellar” film programs worldwide for twoyears in a row
- Ranked 13th as Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism. (College Factual, 2021 edition)
- WRHU-88.7 FM ranked 13th best college radio station in the nation (Princeton Review, 2020 edition)
- WRHU-88.7 FM ranked 1st college radio station in the nation (Best Colleges, 2020 edition)
- WRHU-88.7 FM has served as the flagship station of the NHL’s New York Islanders since 2010
- WRHU has been named the top non-commerical/college radio station in the U.S. three times (2014, 2017, 2019)
- 98th for median salary of communications majors , according to 2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report
- The Department of Radio, Television, Film was named to Variety magazine’s 2017 list of “stellar” film programs worldwide for twoyears in a row
- Ranked 13th as Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism. (College Factual, 2021 edition)
- WRHU-88.7 FM ranked 13th best college radio station in the nation (Princeton Review, 2020 edition)
Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies:
- Ranked 89th nationwide for best nursing schools, master's program (U.S. News & World Report 2021 edition)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
- Ranked in the top 14 percent nationwide on mid-career salary for humanities majors, according to the 2019-20 PayScale College Salary Report
All rankings listed above are the most recent available
