Hofstra University
Former names | Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University (1935–1937) Hofstra College (1937–1963) |
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| Motto | Je maintiendrai (French) (Motto of the House of Orange-Nassau) |
Motto in English | "I will uphold" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | September 23, 1935 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
| Endowment | $884.2 million (2024) |
| President | Susan Poser |
| Provost | Charles Riordan |
Academic staff | 2,429 |
| Students | 10,444 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | 6,120 |
| Postgraduates | 4,324 |
| Location | , , United States 40°42′53″N 73°36′2″W / 40.71472°N 73.60056°W |
| Campus | Large Suburb, 244 acres (99 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Hofstra Chronicle |
| Colors | Blue, white, and gold |
| Nickname | The Pride (formerly Flying Dutchmen) |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Kate & Willie Pride |
| Website | www |
Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939. Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.