Hofstra University: Crime & Safety

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Hofstra University LogoD- Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit school in Hempstead, New York with about 10,240 students and 2,450 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government information, Hofstra University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Hofstra University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
14
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
6
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
3
0
0.2%

Burglary
3
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
0
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Hofstra University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of Hofstra University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Hofstra University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

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Around 50,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1340, ACT 31 to enroll.

Columbia University in the City of New YorkColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Around 34,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

Temple UniversityTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
About 33,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. SAT 1110, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Roughly 28,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

CUNY Queens CollegeCUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NY
More than 17,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. ACT 25 to enroll.

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CUNY Hunter CollegeCUNY Hunter CollegeNew York City, NY
More than 23,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. ACT 28 to enroll.

CUNY Brooklyn CollegeCUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY
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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Roughly 4,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Approximately 7,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1190, ACT 26 to enroll.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Roughly 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

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SUNY College at Old WestburySUNY College at Old WestburyOld Westbury, NY
About 4,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1060, ACT 22 to enroll.

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About 7,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. ACT 28 to enroll.

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More than 15,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. SAT 1160, ACT 26 to enroll.

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Roughly 9,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C. SAT 1060, ACT 22 to enroll.

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