Hofstra University is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about 7 miles east of New York City. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University (NYU) called "Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island";in 1937, the institution separated from NYU and gained independence as Hofstra College, and in 1963, Hofstra College gained university status.
Address: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1000, United States
Mascot: Hofstra University Kate Pride, Hofstra University Willie Pride
Mascot: Hofstra University Kate Pride, Hofstra University Willie Pride
Former names | "Hofstra College" & "Nassau College-Hofstra Memorial of NYU at Hempstead, LI" |
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| Motto | Je maintiendrai French: "I stand steadfast" or "I shall maintain" |
| Established | 1935 |
| Type | Private, nonsectarian |
| Endowment | $318.4million |
| Chairman | Marilyn B. Monter |
| President | Stuart Rabinowitz |
| Provost | Herman A. Berliner |
Academic staff | 1,185 |
| Students | 12,400 |
| Undergraduates | 7,631 |
| Postgraduates | 4,933 |
| Location | Hempstead & Uniondale, New York, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 240 acres (1.0 km²) |
| Colors | blue white gold |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I, Colonial Athletic League (CAA) |
| Nickname | The Pride (formerly Flying Dutchmen) |
| Website | www.hofstra.edu |
