Character A private, nonsectarian, coeducational university

The Hofstra Campus With 113 buildings and 240 acres, Hofstra is an accredited member of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta.

Accessibility Hofstra is 100 percent accessible to persons with disabilities.

Colleges and Schools Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of Communication, School of Education and Allied Human Services, New College of Hofstra (innovative college), School of Law, School for University Studies, Honors College, Saturday College, and University College for Continuing Education

Faculty (including librarians) There are 1,325 faculty members of whom 524 are full-time. Ninety percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

Student Body Full-time undergraduate enrollment of 8,369. Total University enrollment, including part-time undergraduate, graduate and School of Law, is approximately 13,300. Male-female ratio is 43 to 57.

States and Countries The students on main campus hail from 47 states and territories and 78 countries.

Academic Level of Undergraduate Student Body Hofstra is a selective institution seeking to enroll those students who demonstrate the academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and motivation to succeed, and contribute to the campus community. Hofstra enrolled over 2,600 new students of whom 1,877 are first-time undergrads in 2003-2004.

Degrees Bachelor's degrees offered in about 130 undergraduate programs of study. Graduate degrees are offered, including PhD., Ed. D., Psy.D., and J.D. degrees, advanced certificates and professional diplomas in more than 140 graduate programs of study.

Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor of Arts in fields such as the humanities, fine arts, communications, education, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering and social sciences, with courses offered to provide a pre-professional and professional background in law, medicine, health, or education; Bachelor of Fine Arts with specialization in theater arts; Bachelor of Business Administration with specializations such as accounting, finance, international business, entrepreneurship, computer information systems, management, and marketing; Bachelor of Engineering with specializations in engineering sciences; Bachelor of Science in scientific-technical programs and programs such as business economics, fine arts, mathematics, computers, music, communications, athletic training, exercise specialist, and physician assistant; Bachelor of Science in Education with specializations such as fine arts, music, and physical education. Concentrations and co-majors are offered under many of the degree programs.

Graduate Degrees Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical/School Psychology, Applied Organizational Psychology and in Reading, Language and Cognition; Doctor of Education in Education and Policy Leadership; Doctor of Education and a Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, Language, and Cognition; Doctor of Psychology in School-Community Psychology; Juris Doctor; Master of Laws in International Law and American Legal Studies; Professional and Advanced Study Diplomas and Certificates; Master of Arts in areas such as the humanities, social sciences, education, psychology, mathematics, communication, music, and health administration; Master of Business Administration, with specializations such as accounting, marketing, management, taxation, and finance, plus a Juris Doctor/MBA degree program; Executive Master of Business Administration Program; Master of Science with programs such as business, computer science, natural sciences, mathematics, and marketing research; Master of Science in Education with specializations such as english, mathematics, sciences, foreign languages, business, counseling, and special education; Master of Professional Studies in Special Education; Postdoctoral re-specialization in Clinical and/or School Psychology. Concentrations and co-majors are offered under many of the degree programs

Libraries The Hofstra Libraries are fully computerized and contain 1.2 million volumes (1.6 million with volume equivalents) available for student use.

Museum The Hofstra Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Museum coordinates about 12 exhibitions annually, and also offers an extensive collection of outdoor sculpture, with more than 65 pieces.