Hofstra University Top Questions

Long Island girls are very offensive and often discriminate against everyone else. And each other sometimes.

the gays are awesome. i love them. there should be more blacks.

I think that everyone can find a place here at Hofstra. We have a such a diverse campus that there is a club for everyone.

coexist. slowly but surely we're reaching towards this ideal.

There is no student that would feel out of place at Hofstra. The campus is so diverse and everyone is very welcoming. Most Hofstra students are from Long Island, but that pretty much goes for any school in New York. Many of the students are politically aware, and also active.

Most students at Hofstra are either very well off or fairly poor. There is a very small body of students who fall in between these lines.

Most Hofstra students are from the tri-state area. But a bunch hail from California as well... a lot of students come to Hofstra who want to experience the east coast. Many students are politically and socially active. There are a number of student run organizations that speak to current issues such as WOA (Women of Action), Hofstra Democrats, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), etc. We are a semi-diverse campus, but it is primarily white, Jewish or Catholic people.

we have too many slutty sorority girls, but a good mix of everyone else

Long Island is the most segregated place in the whole United States, so you bet your ass it's racially charged. All of the stupid, white Long Island boys stick together and won't break their comfort zone...good luck for the future generation.

I don't think any student would feel particularly out of place here. It's a pretty inviting place, for the most part. Hofstra is a hotbed of political activity, what with the debate coming here soon.

Since I'm in honors college, I feel like I get to see a greater diversity of students. People who, for example, are not all from Long Island. The student body is pretty active and open to what motivated students are doing.

Our student body is fairly diverse. Racially, there are definitely more predominant groups, but I don't hear a lot about prejudices regarding race or sexuality. We have a variety of religious groups on campus and at least one LGBT group; there is a place for everyone. Economically, I don't think most kids can afford Hofstra without loans, but many do. Also, I don't know anyone who isn't receiving a scholarship of some kind to come here.

Most Hofstra students are from the East Coast, and pretty sheltered. Not a lot of people know that much about other geographic areas. I've also noticed that the black and white populations of Hofstra don't interact all that much, which is weird. Most people seem to come from very wealthy backgrounds...making them not really care about their education that much, as it's just been handed to them.

This place is amazingly diverse. We have people from all different walks of life -- it's NYC, what else would you expect. And it adds to the educational experience. Without that, the school just wouldn't be the same.

I think that Hofstra is pretty cliquey, but only to the point where everyone belongs somewhere. I've met very few people who haven't found a place where, whether it's Greek life, drama, sports, Honors College, intramural sports, "Dempster Rats" (film/tv kids), etc. But they all interact, as well. I have friends in every one of those areas, but I do have my one niche. I don't see religion, race, or status as a big issue, but that is a personal thing. I'm a very open person, so I can't speak for everyone, though I've never observed any major problems. I think money was a bigger thing my freshman year because it seemed like everyone had a BMW when I first got here, but I don't feel that way anymore. It's different coming from Boston to Long Island, but I like change.

hofstra is a very diverse and accepting group. we have many races. religions, and it is a very gay community i find. but there is a club to accomodate almost everyone. for the most part hofstra has pretty wealthy students since it is a private school. it is very expensive though, so two of my friends are actually leaving because of the cost. i do wish it was easier to get finanicial aid and a scholarship. i feel like if you can throw a ball they give you a full ride yet if you have a 4.0 GPA you get hardly anything.

the new student center sucks, because there are only 4 tables there and if you're not lucky enough to be sitting at one you and your friend(s) have to sit 5 feet away from one another because the new set up is retarded. it needs to be changed again, to benefit the students and all others who choose to sit down.

Hofstra's campus is very inclusive - there is a decent number of minorities, LGBT people, religious groups, and even disabled and older students. This is good because it truly does foster a diverse learning environment. I don't feel that many students would feel out of place at Hofstra because the size of the campus (not too big, not too small) allows students to mingle with who they would like and to spend time alone if desired. Students primarily come from a upper middle class background which is evidenced by the clothes they wear and the cars they drive. Most Hofstra students are from Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut but there are a decent number of students from outside the Tri-State area. Politics are not huge at Hofstra but they are present, and there are probably an equal amount of both liberal and conversative students.

I haven't had much interaction with other "groups" on campus, no group has rubbed me in a particularly bad or good way.

As a commuter I don't feel as involved with my fellow students. I work on campus and attend class then go home to my family and friends. It is difficult getting involved in on campus activities because you just feel like a visitor in a way.

Hofstra's student body is pretty well-rounded. There are students who are interested in a lot of different things, and it's nice to see. However, it's upsetting to see that most of the students are not very involved with the Hofstra community and its clubs. Aside from the tables set up in the student center, there doesn't seem to be that much excitement about being at Hofstra. The students give off a vibe of not wanting to be there, and it becomes contagious.

There are many diverse groups on campus, not that i mind. I thiknk a lot of different people would be happy here, i have met so many people. I would not say it is a close knit community although i have had several people be in more than one of my classes and you can get to know people inside your major. I know most professors better than students. The students are mostly liberal - i get a lot of liberal propoganda. I am conservative but it doesn't really bother me. New York is liberal so i expect the campus to be too, plus college kids tend to be more liberal than adults.

i feel like there is a place for everyone at hofstra, it is sometimes hard to make friends through classes, unless its a major concentrated class, most people become friends with those that live w/ them or are from the same place

Hofstra is very diverse as a student body which is a good thing, it gives students insight to different cultures and different people.

Though I don't find Hofstra completely racially divided, there are people that come here from all over the country. It is much more geographically divided. I have also met several gays on campus, and I have not met many in my life before. I definitely find it refreshing. I am meeting people from all walks of life. Coming from a small highschool, it is easy to say that I'm meeting a whole lot of people that are possibly a whole lot different from myself.

Hofstra is definitely less diverse than I would expect. There are sizeable minority groups on campus but the majority seem to be white and middle class. However, there are no visible tensions between groups of any kind that I have seen. There are a great deal of disabled students on campus, and Hofstra is very good about making every area handicap-accessible. Most students are from New York, but about half are from out-of-state. Hofstra is expensive, so most students come from a fairly secure middle class background. Many students live on Long Island and commute to school rather than dorm. As a whole, Hofstra is more left-leaning than conservative.

The student body at Hofstra is probably like most liberal arts colleges around the country. Students come to class in anything from sweats and a baseball hat to a shirt and tie. You can find thrifty gear to designer brands sported and no one really seems to care either way. With such a diverse student population you can pretty much find any type of person on campus. Although about two-thirds of students represent the east coast, all 50 states are represented as well as a large international population. Many students are from middle to upper-middle class families. Happily the campus is a buzz over the current political situation, and even better Hofstra will host the third 2008 Presidential debate this fall!

Students at Hofstra University are definitely politically aware. Hofstra has started a “movement” entitled, Educate ’08. The focus is on the current political flavor of the U.S. and encourages students to politically enrich themselves through seminars, special courses and opportunities to get involved in actual political work. Just last month I was volunteering at Admitted Students Day, informing incoming freshman of the communications field, when another volunteer, two Hofstra professors and I indulged in a friendly political debate. I find that speaking to a peer sitting next to me in class about politics is just as enriching as speaking to a political analyst.

There is a good size population of blacks and latinos. Asians are definitely a minority. A lot of the students there are long island rich kids who get money from daddy. Students could be more active in events...I feel like a majority is only interested in getting drunk and partying. But don't get me wrong, there is a population who cares about issues; it's just harder for those groups to plan for things because of a lack of student interest. Greek life is big.

Races at Hofstra seem to rarely mix, and people of different socio-economic groups do not mix often either. Mizing does happen, but most of my friends work on campus with me, so I know only the kind of people who need to have jobs. If you walk into a class you see a wide variety of clothes. A lot of girls dress up, but a lot also wear sweatpants. Jeans and shirts are most ocmmon with both sexes

SUPER diverse. But not all of the different groups always get along.

Not very diverse.

Racial divide is pretty large, not alot of mixing between caucasians and other ethnicities. The Long Island girls (of which there are quite a few) couldn't give a shit about politics, they're more interested in the latest Project Runway and what new overly priced outfit Juicy Couture just came out with. We have an LGBT community, primarily focused in (surprise) the art and drama departments, as well as a very active Gay-Straight Alliance. Of which they just hosted a Hofstra Drag Show - sexy. This is not a school for nerds or art students.

i don't think any student would feel out of place at hofstra. there's a lot og accomodations for all kinds of people...disabled people, foreign students, etc. i think that a lot of people that come here are middle class bc i hear a lot of people tlaking about getting loans and wanting to get scholarships.

people seem very comfortable expressing themselves and being who they are. gays, artsy kids, greek lifers, and everyone in between. however, i feel blacks are very underrepresented here. there are lots of jews. yay! lots of rich kids. also lots of kids who are here on scholarship, and couldnt afford it any other way. most students are from long island, new jersey, mass, connecticut, maryland, new hampshire, and pennsylvania, with a few from florida, california, and oregon thrown in. verrrrrry liberal. republicans are frowned upon. lol.

Poor students would feel out of place at hofstra. There are BMWs everyone and walking to class is like a fashion show, filled with the newest juicy couture sweats and true religion jeans. Makesure you have UGGS before you come her or you will be destroyed. Also, a Starbucks addiction is a must.

There are alot of difference racial groups - alot of minorities are here. Everyone pretty much gets along. Although white people get targeted by locals more outside of campus. Religion is varied here...there is a large jewish population and lots of christians too. It's pretty much all mixed up here. The only kind of student that would feel out of place here is a homophob. We're close to the city...we have alot of homosexuals. It's how it is. Students wear anything from designer clothes to sweatpants to class...and to the bar. Different types of students interact - although it's fairly limited. It's not taboo or anything...mixing just isn't something that happens all that much here. You have a huge circle of friends - it just tends to be similar friends. Umm...there are lots of little tables in the dining hall...and your lucky if there is a free seat. As said before, most Hofstra students are from Long Island/Queens/Brooklyn...as well as the rest of the planet. Financial backgrounds range from broke to rich. Middle class is probably most seen here. Some students are politically active...some are politically aware...potheads are here talk about politics but aren't aware or active (the majority of campus). It's a college campus - they are lefties...with the occasional right. Students are concerned with their earnings I guess.

If you're female and you dress like you're at a yeti ski resort you're in the right place.

I have seen a variety of races on campus, but I would say the majority is white. Religion, I have not personally come across to frequently in my short tenure at Hofstra so far but it is evident that there are many different types of religious groups. I would have to say a less finanicially privledged student may feel out of place at Hofstra, seeing that there is a significant population of those who are. Different types of students interact at least in my experience, though I cannot say what occurs outside academic hours. I have never been to the dining hall. I would like to say a chunk of students are from the tri-state area surrounding Hofstra, but I have met students from Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and the like. I would say, yes, students are politically aware, especially more so this year as Hofstra is hosting the last of the 2008 Presidential Debates. I would have to say too that I have seen conservative students and liberal students, so political views are too varied. I have never heard salary discussed.

Students wear many different styles to school. Education majors tend to wear "teacher" clothes. Business majors often wear suits. Dance/Drama majors usually wear clothing they can easily move in. The other styles run the gammet: jeans and sweatshirt, mini skirts, sweats, anything you can think of. Hofstra is hosting the final 2008 Presidential debate. To prepare the campus for this amazing opportunity, Hofstra is hosting Educate 2008. This campaign has many programs and seminars designed to educate the students about the candidates, the election process, and other political processes. Students are very involved in the planning of these activities. Students at Hofstra come from all over the country. The top 10 states are most from the northeast, but Florida and California also rank in the top 10. Most students who attend Hofstra are out of state.