School profile
Hofstra University Lacrosse
Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Colonial Athletic Association. The school admits 68 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,230 to 1,400, and enrolls 6,488 undergraduates.
Location
Hempstead, NY
Admit rate
68%
SAT range
1,230-1,400
Undergraduates
6,488
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Women's | Division 1 | Colonial Athletic Association |
How Hofstra University compares
With a 68 percent admit rate, Hofstra University is more selective than 65 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,230 and 1,400 on the SAT, or 28 to 32 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 6,488 undergraduates, it is the 11th largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Hofstra University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Campbell University87% admit · SAT 1,030-1,230
- Drexel University79% admit · SAT 1,240-1,440
- Elon University66% admit · SAT 1,130-1,280
- Hampton University62% admit · SAT 790-1,090
- SUNY Stony Brook University49% admit · SAT 1,330-1,500
- Towson University82% admit · SAT 950-1,235
- University of Delaware71% admit · SAT 1,190-1,370
- University of New Hampshire88% admit · SAT 1,090-1,330
Common questions
Does Hofstra University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Hofstra University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Hempstead, New York, competing in the Colonial Athletic Association. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Hofstra University?
Hofstra University admits 68 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 65 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,230 to 1,400. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Hofstra University?
Hofstra University enrolls 6,488 undergraduates, the 11th largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.