Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. It is Long Island's largest private university, Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island. It became an independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.
| Former names | Hofstra College, Nassau College-Hofstra Memorial of NYU at Hempstead, LI |
| Motto | Je maintiendrai, French: "I stand steadfast" or "I shall maintain" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1935 |
| Endowment | $637.1 million (2020) |
| President | Stuart Rabinowitz |
| Provost | Herman Berliner |
| Academic staff | 3,381 |
| Students | 10,871 (2018) |
| Undergraduates | 6,701 |
| Postgraduates | 4,170 |
| Campus | Suburban, 244 acres |
| Colors | Hofstra Blue & Gold |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – CAA |
About Hofstra University
Private, non-profit, nonsectarian university which originated under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island before going independent in 1939.
Achievement of Hofstra University
Two of the ten schools include the Northwell School of Medicine and Deane School of Law. The college has hosted several US presidential debates. Their nickname was formerly Flying Dutchmen.
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Latest information about Hofstra University updated on July 28 2021.
