Hofstra University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #675 United States of America #176

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Institution Info

Founded: 1935
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 10,444 students
Faculty: 2 429
Endowment: $682.4M
Website: https://www.hofstra.edu

About

Hofstra University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1935. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 10K students, an endowment of $682.4M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #675 · Ranked	81,34

Research Output via OpenAlex

281

h-index

786,494

Citations

21,155

Publications

10,398

i10-index

2,10

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Motto

"Je maintiendray"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hofstra University's global ranking?

Hofstra University is ranked #675 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #176 position.

When was Hofstra University founded?

Hofstra University was founded in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Hofstra University?

Hofstra University has a student body of approximately 10,444 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Hofstra University's research output?

Hofstra University has produced 21,155 research publications with 786,494 total citations and an h-index of 281, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Hofstra University's endowment?

Hofstra University has an endowment of approximately $682.4M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.