Housing resources: Hofstra University
Official links and contacts, collected from the school's own pages. Always confirm on the school's site before relying on them.
Official links
Costs, 2026-2027
Does being in-state or out-of-state change what you pay? Hofstra is a private university: its tuition and housing pages list one set of rates, with no separate in-state or out-of-state price. Everything here comes from Hofstra's own pages for the 2026-2027 academic year; rates can still change.
Room rates (per semester)
| Room type | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Graduate Single | $10,250 |
| Graduate Double | $9,000 |
| Super Single | $9,000 |
| Super Single, High Rise buildings | $8,200 |
| Suite Single | $8,000 |
| Single Room | $7,500 |
| Suite with Lounge | $7,685.50 |
| Suite without Lounge | $6,357 |
| Towers Double | $6,300 |
| Towers Quad | $6,357 |
Housing fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residence Life Fee | $80 per term |
| Early Arrival Fee | $65 per night |
| Health and Safety Fee | up to $100 per infraction |
| Housing Cancellation Fee | $1,500 per term |
Dining dollar plans (per term)
| Plan | Per term | Who can choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Plan 1 | $650 | Non-residents only |
| Plan 2 | $1,910 | Juniors and seniors |
| Plan 3 | $2,290 | Juniors and seniors |
| Plan 4 | $2,500 | Juniors and seniors |
| Plan 5 | $2,920 | Everyone; the minimum for resident first-years and sophomores |
| Plan 6 | $3,175 | Everyone |
| Plan 7 | $3,370 | Everyone |
These amounts match Hofstra's dining forms page and its Bursar page. Hofstra's housing-rates page shows older, lower dining figures, so confirm with Residence Life before you pay.
Tuition (the same for every undergraduate)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time undergraduate tuition, fall term (12 to 17 credits) | $30,468 per term |
| University fee, full-time undergraduate | $392 per term |
Hofstra also offers an optional four-year locked-in tuition rate; see the Bursar page. Hofstra's tuition page lists one undergraduate rate and no in-state or out-of-state split.
Costs last checked October 15, 2026 against: Hofstra housing rates, Hofstra dining forms, Hofstra Bursar: tuition and fees. These are published rates and estimates, not a bill; confirm with the school before you budget.
Report a maintenance problem
The step-by-step guide is on the Hofstra University page.
Emergencies and urgent help
- Public Safety emergency line (24/7): 516-463-6789. Off campus, dial 911.
- Public Safety general information (24/7): 516-463-6606, PublicSafety@hofstra.edu.
- After hours in your residence hall: contact the Resident Assistant on Duty in your building.
Who to contact
Last checked October 12, 2026 against: Residence Life, Residential Operations, Facilities & Operations service requests, Public Safety. DormTea is not affiliated with the school.