Hofstra University

What Hofstra University does

Hofstra University is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher education located in Hempstead, New York, founded in 1935 (originally as Nassau College). The university serves approximately 11,000 students drawn from 52 US states and territories and 88 countries, supported by 2,600 faculty and staff. Hofstra operates ten-plus schools and colleges spanning business, engineering, medicine, law, communication, nursing, government, education, and health professions, offering 175 undergraduate programs and 200 graduate programs (per the university's own homepage). Its core academic portfolio is delivered through traditional on-campus instruction in Hempstead with supplemental distance learning and continuing education channels (ce.hofstra.edu), while student life infrastructure includes high-rise and suite-style residence halls, dining programs, accessibility services (Student Access Services), the Undergraduate Tutorial Program, the Writing Center, and orientation programs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees across undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical programs, supplemented by housing and dining subscriptions (housing $6,300-$10,250 per semester; dining plans $630-$3,276 annually), continuing education programs, philanthropy (including a recent $5 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Weiner '79 establishing the Jeffrey M. Weiner Institute for Professional Services at the Zarb School of Business), and corporate partnerships such as a five-year alliance with the New York Islanders and UBS Arena providing tuition reimbursement and experiential learning for partner employees. The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and operates on a September-to-August fiscal year. Recent strategic activity has focused on partnership expansion (NY Islanders/UBS Arena, Northwell Health), major-gift-funded institute launches, and 2022 organizational consolidation that merged Enrollment Management and Student Affairs into a single Division of Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success under SVP Jessica Eads. The institution is led by President Susan Poser and remains tuition-dependent with no disclosed revenue figures or venture capital exposure.

Name

Hofstra University

Legal name

Hofstra University

Website

https://hofstra.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hofstra University is a private, non-profit institution of higher education in Hempstead, NY serving approximately 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students across 175+ academic programs and 10 schools, including medicine, law, and business, with New York City accessible by rail.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing (THAMAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education
• Professional schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Hempstead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and academic fees for undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical programs
2. Housing and Dining: Revenue from on-campus housing (room rates ranging from $6,300-$10,250 per semester) and dining dollar contracts (plans ranging from $630-$3,276)
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education programs and professional development offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hofstra University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education offering 175 undergraduate programs, 20 graduate programs, and doctoral/professional degrees across 13 schools including business, engineering, medicine, law, and communication. The university combines on-campus instruction with distance learning, continuing education for working professionals, and on-campus housing and dining services for residential students.

Product overview

Hofstra University is a comprehensive private research university offering a unified portfolio of higher education products and student services. The institution's core academic products span 175 undergraduate programs and 20 graduate programs across 10 colleges and schools including the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (home to the Jeffrey M. Weiner Institute for Professional Services), Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, and schools of engineering, communication, nursing, government, education, and health professions. Supporting these academic products are essential student services including the Writing Center, Undergraduate Tutorial Program (UTP), Student Access Services, Residence Life with dining programs, and Orientation Programs. The university also operates internal infrastructure services including the Campus Alert Notification Network (CANN) for emergency communications and an online giving platform for alumni donations.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Programs Over 175 undergraduate degree programs spanning the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, business, engineering, communication, education, fine and performing arts, and other disciplines; designed for first-year and transfer students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Graduate Academic Programs Approximately 20 graduate programs including master's and doctoral degrees, plus JD, MD, and other professional terminal degrees in fields such as law, medicine, and business.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Non-degree and certificate programs for working professionals seeking career advancement, licensure, or skills development; offered through continuing education units and online formats.
• Distance Learning Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs that allow students to complete coursework remotely, with a focus on flexibility for working adults and non-traditional learners.
• On-Campus Residence Life (Housing) On-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students, including multiple residence halls and apartment-style living options, with pricing tied to room type.
• Dining Services On-campus meal plan offerings for residential students and dining services across multiple campus locations.
• Frank G. Zarb School of Business Undergraduate and graduate business degree programs including the MBA, accounting, finance, marketing, and management concentrations; AACSB-accredited.
• Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) program providing medical training with clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals; emphasizes primary care and community health.
• Maurice A. Deane School of Law Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) programs preparing students for legal practice, with concentrations in areas such as health law, business law, and intellectual property.
• DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science Undergraduate and graduate engineering programs including computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering science.
• Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Undergraduate and graduate programs in journalism, public relations, radio/TV/film, and media studies; benefits from proximity to the New York City media market.
• School of Education, Health and Human Services Programs leading to teacher certification, counseling, health professions, and other education- and health-related graduate and undergraduate degrees.
• School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, visual and performing arts, and related disciplines.
• Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs Undergraduate and graduate programs in political science, public policy, public administration, and international affairs.
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Largest academic unit at Hofstra, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and humanities.
• Honors College Selective interdisciplinary honors program for high-achieving undergraduates, featuring smaller seminars, dedicated faculty, and enhanced research opportunities.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Northwell HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Partnership in which Dr. John D'Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health, delivered the commencement address at Hofstra University's 2025 midyear graduation ceremony. Northwell Health is a major healthcare provider in the New York area overseeing extensive facilities and a large workforce.
• New York Islanders and UBS ArenamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Five-year partnership between Hofstra University, New York Islanders, and UBS Arena. Includes internships, experiential learning opportunities, exclusive campus perks such as ticket discounts and guest lectures, and graduate-tuition reimbursement for employees of the partner organizations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adelphi University: Private non-profit university in Garden City, NY on Long Island, offering comparable undergraduate/graduate programs across business, education, nursing, and arts. Most direct geographic and institutional peer to Hofstra.
• St. John's University: Private Catholic university in Queens, NY with similar breadth across law, business, pharmacy, and arts. Competes with Hofstra for NYC-area commuter and residential students with comparable tuition and program mix.
• Long Island University (LIU): Private multi-campus university with strong Long Island presence and broad undergraduate/graduate offerings including health professions. Directly competes for the same Long Island student demographic.
• New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Private non-profit university with campuses in Long Island and NYC, focused on technology, engineering, health, and architecture. Overlaps significantly on STEM and health professional programs.
• Fordham University: Private Jesuit university in NYC with comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs including a respected law school. Higher-tier competitor drawing from the same NYC metro applicant pool.
• Pace University: Private university with NYC campuses emphasizing professional programs in business, computer science, and health. Comparable tuition tier and career-oriented positioning with similar student demographic.
• Molloy University: Private Catholic university in Rockville Centre, Long Island, with nursing, education, and business programs. Direct Long Island peer competing for similar commuter student demographic.

Regional players

• Iona University: Private Catholic university in New Rochelle, NY with broad undergraduate/graduate programs. Comparable private-university model in the NY metro region with similar tuition tier and program mix.
• Manhattan College: Private Catholic college in the Bronx, NY with engineering, business, and education programs. Comparable private metropolitan university model competing for similar NYC-area students.
• Yeshiva University: Private NYC university offering undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical programs (Albert Einstein College of Medicine). Comparable scale and program breadth including professional schools in the same metro market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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