Hofstra University
About
Located on Long Island just 25 miles east of Manhattan, Hofstra University is a private institution best known for its robust pre-professional preparation, anchored by standout programs in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine. Campus life balances a spirited, diverse community on a 244-acre accredited arboretum—complete with NCAA Division I athletics and active student media—with seamless access to New York City's vast internship and networking pipelines. Distinctively, Hofstra is the only university in history to have hosted three consecutive U.S. presidential debates, reflecting a campus culture deeply rooted in civic engagement, experiential learning, and contemporary public affairs.
Wikipedia:Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.
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Hofstra University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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