So they placed me on the waiting list

realjoy
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:43:00 +0000

According to Hofstra’s website, their one year (freshman to sophomore) retention is 80% and their 6 year graduation rate is 55%

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Their average financial aid package is $15,000 but that could be largely loans. Most schools reserve their scholarships and grants for their best applicants. I’m assuming that if you were put on the wait list, that you weren’t in that group, so I would say the likelihood of you getting funds from the school is low, but if you do get off the waitlist you should contact the Financial Aid office right away to see what they are willing to do for you. You never know unless you ask!

A Look at the Hofstra class of 2013:

Average HS GPA: 3.4
Students with GPA of 3.0 or Higher: 75%
Average SAT: 1186
Students From Outside New York State: 47%
Students Who Live on Campus: 74%
Costs and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Tuition and Fees: $29,980
Average Housing and Dining Plan: $12,396
Average Financial Aid Package: $15,176
Students Awarded Financial Aid: 85%

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