Explore Hofstra University Hillel

Hofstra Hillel, the Center for Jewish Life on Campus, is a dynamic community and one of the most active student organizations at Hofstra. Hillel provides a wide variety of exciting opportunities for students to discover, explore, and celebrate being Jewish! We take great pride in the social, spiritual and intellectual growth that students realize during their time spent at Hofstra.

Undergraduate Enrollment

850 Jewish Students (14.1%*)
6,051 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

1,000 Jewish Students (34.9%*)
2,863 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation No
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
  • Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No

Kosher Dining

Kosher food is available on campus.

Options: University meal plan-extra cost

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • U.S. Region Northeast
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $52,215
  • Tuition Out-of-State $52,215
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 34% / 4%
  • Greek Life Yes

Related News

Welcome to Hillel: The Ramirez Sisters Head Back to School

College students across the country are headed back to school. At the University of Central Florida (UCF) and at New York University (NYU), two sisters are kicking off the school year as brand new Hillel staff members. Melina Ramirez, Engagement Manager at UCF Hillel, and Sofie Ramirez, Springboard Innovation Fellow at NYU Hillel, are excited to welcome students back to campus and to continue their own Hillel journeys.

Related Scholarships

Check out some of the scholarships available for Hofstra University Jewish undergraduate students.

Hofstra University

Florence Flegenheimer Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving and qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who demonstrates dedicated commitment to strengthening Jewish life at Hofstra University.

Hofstra University

Adrienne and Charles E. Grodberg Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving and qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who demonstrates dedicated commitment to strengthening Jewish life at Hofstra University.

The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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213-A Mack Student Center200 Hofstra University
Hempstead NY 11549 US
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(516) 463-6922
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