Hempstead, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Hofstra University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 10,393-student campus.

1.73
Incidents / 1k students
#1,896
Rank of 3,050
#119
NY rank
10,393
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Hofstra University reports 1.73 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,896 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 60% of ranked campuses its size.

1.73
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,896
of 3,050 ranked nationally
60%
report fewer incidents than this campus
11
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-4 reported incidents

Hofstra University decreased from 15 to 11 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Hofstra University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Hempstead, NY, enrolling approximately 10,393 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #119 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 10,393 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Hofstra University is "Rape" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 1.55 incidents per 1,000 students, Hofstra University reports 11% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.73 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1896

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#119

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where Hofstra University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 40% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Hofstra University percentile rank 37.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1896 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Hofstra University reports 11% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$57,660
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,660
Avg Net Price
$34,176
Median Debt
$23,621
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Average
1319
SAT Math Range
610–700
ACT Average
29
ACT Range
28–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$52,131
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,039
Loan Repayment (3yr)
79%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Hofstra University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 267% (3 → 11 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 3 11 ▲ +266.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 030
Fondling 551
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 562
Robbery 100
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 6
Liquor 2023 0 2
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 7
Liquor 2022 0 12
Weapons 2022 1 1
Drugs 2021 0 15
Liquor 2021 0 5
Weapons 2021 0 0

Hofstra University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

Hofstra University

1.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,896
Enrollment
10,393
Data year
2023

AZ

Phoenix College

0.39 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,229
Enrollment
10,384
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · 10,400 enrolled
Safety Score 1.83
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ · 10,384 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA · 10,425 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 10,433 enrolled
Safety Score 4.98
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA · 10,437 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Hofstra University nationally (rank #1896), regardless of size or state.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH
National Rank #1895
Shasta College
Redding, CA
National Rank #1897
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
National Rank #1894
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
National Rank #1898
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA
National Rank #1893

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hofstra University safe?
Hofstra University has a safety score of 1.73 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,896 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Hofstra University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Hofstra University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Hofstra University have fire safety data?
Yes. Hofstra University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Hofstra University's Safety Profile

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY enrolls 10,393 students and has a safety score of 1.73 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1896 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 15 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Hofstra University's 1.73 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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