Hofstra University: Courses, Fees and Cost of Living 2026-27

Hofstra University fees for Indian students are shown in United States dollars (USD) and converted into Indian rupees (INR). The total cost depends on the study level, school, number of credits and intake. For 2026/27, postgraduate tuition ranges from USD 1,826 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) to USD 1,868 (INR 1.78 Lakhs) per credit, depending on the school. Undergraduate tuition is USD 30,468 (INR 29.11 Lakhs) per term for students taking 12 - 17 credits, before mandatory term fees. The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science requires 30 credits, giving an estimated tuition of USD 54,780 (INR 52.33 Lakhs) at the current rate.

• On-campus room and board: USD 22,561 (INR 21.55 Lakhs) per year
• Off-campus living: USD 25,539 (INR 24.40 Lakhs) per year
• Parent housing: Used where the student lives with a parent instead of university or independent housing
• On-campus: Hofstra residence halls and dining
• Off-campus: Independent housing outside university residence halls

Hofstra does not publish an official private-neighbourhood rent range in the supplied fee information. Therefore, students should use Hofstra’s published housing and living-cost figures rather than adding an unsupported local rent estimate. For Spring 2027, the MS in Computer Science first-year budget is estimated at USD 59,779 (INR 57.11 Lakhs) on campus. The estimated budget ranges from USD 47,667 (INR 45.54 Lakhs) with parent housing to USD 62,757 (INR 59.95 Lakhs) off campus, based on 2026/27 rates and 12 months of graduate living costs.

The 2027/28 tuition rates have not yet been published. Students planning beyond the current fee year should therefore treat these figures as estimates and recalculate the total budget once Hofstra releases the next official fee schedule.

Note: INR conversions use 1 USD = INR 95.53 as of 29 August 2026.

Also check, Hofstra University: Admissions 2026, Scholarships, Fees 2026

Hofstra University Tuition Fees by Programme

Hofstra University’s 2026/27 fee structure uses two graduate per-credit tuition bands and one full-time undergraduate term rate. The undergraduate full-time rate is based on Hofstra’s official Bursar tuition and fee schedule, which provides the current charges for full-time students.

Hofstra University Postgraduate Fees: Spring 2027

The 10 postgraduate programmes listed use their published credit requirements to calculate the full-course tuition. The estimated tuition ranges from USD 54,780 (INR 52.33 Lakhs) to USD 67,248 (INR 64.24 Lakhs). Tuition is billed per credit each semester, so the total cost depends on the number of credits required for each programme. The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science uses the general graduate tuition rate, while Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes use the Zarb School of Business rate.

• The MS in Computer Science is the only non-Zarb route in this postgraduate selection.
• All nine MBA concentrations carry 36 credits, so concentration choice changes subject focus, not the published per-credit rate.
• Hofstra’s MBA co-op requires 18 completed credits, but admission does not guarantee a placement.
• The MS in Computer Science uses four full-time semesters, making Spring 2027 timing depend on document and visa readiness.

Hofstra University Undergraduate Fees: Spring 2027

Bachelor of Science (BS) identifies the engineering degree routes in this undergraduate table. The five current undergraduate (UG) engineering programmes use Hofstra’s standard full-time tuition charge. Hofstra describes these degrees as four-year programmes, while the Computer Engineering programme requires 132 semester hours. Tuition is charged per term for 12–17 credits.

• The standard full-time rate covers 12-17 credits each term across these undergraduate engineering routes.
• More than 17 credits cost USD 2,100 (INR 2.01 Lakhs) per additional credit.
• The voluntary locked-in rate is USD 32,726 (INR 31.26 Lakhs) per term, above standard tuition.
• Engineering pages describe paid six-to-eight-month co-op positions, but placement is not guaranteed.
• The international undergraduate application fee is USD 75 (INR 7,165), separate from tuition.

Hofstra University Fee Trend by Year

Hofstra undergraduate tuition rose from USD 58,845 (INR 56.21 Lakhs) in 2025/26 to USD 60,936 (INR 58.21 Lakhs) in 2026/27. The year-over-year (YoY) increase was 3.55%. This change affects the 2027/28 comparison after Hofstra publishes the next rate.

• The comparison measures annual undergraduate tuition only, excluding term fees, insurance, housing, living expenses, and immigration charges.
• A 3.55% increase adds USD 2,091 (INR 2.00 Lakhs) to annual tuition before other charges.
• Graduate rate history is not presented because Hofstra’s available official archive does not provide a comparable multi-year series.

Cost of Living in Hempstead for Indian Students

Hofstra’s 2026/27 graduate room-and-board estimate is USD 22,561 (INR 21.55 Lakhs) on campus. The off-campus independent estimate is USD 25,539 (INR 24.40 Lakhs). The table converts annual estimates into monthly budgeting figures.

• On-campus means university residence halls with the published graduate room-and-board allowance.
• Off-campus independent is a cost-of-attendance band, not a private lease quote or neighbourhood average.
• Hofstra’s Residential Living Agreement lasts one year, and cancellation can trigger a USD 1,500 (INR 1.43 Lakhs) fee.
• Transport rises from INR 95,530 on campus to INR 1.54 Lakhs off campus in Hofstra’s graduate estimates.
• Hempstead is about 25 miles from Manhattan, so New York City travel needs separate budgeting.

Total Cost of Studying at Hofstra University

A Spring 2027 MS in Computer Science first academic year starts at USD 47,667 (INR 45.54 Lakhs). The off-campus high case reaches USD 62,757 (INR 59.95 Lakhs).

• The tuition cell covers 18 MS Computer Science credits across two regular graduate terms.
• The living cell uses a 12-month graduate basis, unlike an undergraduate ten-month comparison.
• Mandatory fees include university, technology, activity, insurance, F-1 visa, and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) charges.
• The immigration component is USD 535 (INR 51,109). It comprises USD 185 (INR 17,673) for the visa and USD 350 (INR 33,436) for SEVIS.
• The graduate deposit, books, personal spending, transportation, application fee, and airfare remain excluded.

The full 30-credit MS in Computer Science tuition is USD 54,780 (INR 52.33 Lakhs) at unchanged current rates. Two years of on-campus room and board, four graduate terms, insurance, visa, and SEVIS produce USD 108,067 (INR 1.03 Crore). This illustration excludes books, personal expenses, transportation, application fee, airfare, and the unpublished graduate deposit.

Hofstra University Scholarships for Indian Students

Hofstra offers partial merit scholarships to international applicants, but publishes no fixed amount for the featured routes. International awards are automatic, admission-based, and recorded in the acceptance packet.

University Scholarships

• Hofstra places the award amount in the acceptance letter or student portal.
• International applicants cannot use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile).
• A confirmed bank loan can support financial evidence, but the remaining funds must cover Hofstra’s published I-20 estimate.

Hofstra University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Hofstra uses a programme-specific graduate tuition deposit process, not one public university-wide amount. Form I-20 means Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, used for the F-1 student visa.

Methods of Payment

• Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer, with enough time for bank clearing.
• Flywire, which Hofstra names as an international payment provider.
• Convera, which supports home-currency or bank-transfer payments through Hofstra’s payment options.
• Forex card, after comparing the final conversion and service fee.
• Education-loan disbursement, coordinated with invoice and provider processing dates.

A 2-3% conversion spread on USD 32,868 (INR 31.40 Lakhs) equals about INR 62,800-94,200. Compare the university provider quote with the raw bank wire before authorization.

Steps to Pay the Tuition Fee for International Students

1. Accept the offer and read the payment due field in the acceptance portal.
2. Pay the required graduate deposit through the instructed channel.
3. Submit passport, financial evidence, and the I-20 application documents.
4. Receive Form I-20 after Hofstra reviews the deposit and financial documents.
5. Pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee after receiving Form I-20.
6. Pay the balance through the invoice or monthly plan, then retain every receipt.

The interest-free plan spreads the net semester balance over five months. Each instalment equals 20% of that net balance. Fall payments run from June through October, and Spring payments run from November through March. A missed instalment can trigger a USD 100 (INR 9,553) late fee. No full-payment discount is published for the featured routes.

Hidden Costs of Studying at Hofstra University

• Spring 2027 applicants need USD 185 (INR 17,673) for the F-1 visa. They need USD 350 (INR 33,436) for SEVIS after Form I-20 issuance.
• International health insurance costs USD 2,741 (INR 2.62 Lakhs) across Fall and Spring terms.
• Two regular graduate terms add USD 1,074 (INR 1.03 Lakhs) in university, technology, and activity fees.
• The standard international application fee is USD 75 (INR 7,165). Public Health applications use USD 50 (INR 4,777).
• Graduate books and supplies are budgeted at USD 1,000 (INR 95,530) annually.
• Graduate transportation is USD 1,000 (INR 95,530) on campus or USD 1,608 (INR 1.54 Lakhs) off campus.
• International card payments through PayPath carry a 4.25% service fee.
• Hofstra does not publish a public deposit amount for the featured graduate routes or a pre-arrival housing payment.

Cash Needed Before Arrival: The published cash floor for the MS in Computer Science is USD 610 (INR 58,273). It combines the USD 75 (INR 7,165) application fee with the USD 185 (INR 17,673) visa fee. It adds the USD 350 (INR 33,436) SEVIS fee. It excludes the unpublished graduate deposit, housing payment, tuition balance, books, transport, and airfare.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The most urgent Spring 2027 saving is securing Hofstra’s automatic merit decision before the first invoice. The award amount is not fixed publicly, so the acceptance packet controls the calculation.

• On-campus graduate room and board is USD 22,561 (INR 21.55 Lakhs), compared with USD 25,539 (INR 24.40 Lakhs) off-campus independent.
• F-1 students cannot replace Hofstra’s I-20 financial evidence with future employment income. Work must follow school and immigration authorization.
• Section 80E can deduct eligible higher-education loan interest, not principal, when Income Tax Department conditions are met. Keep lender, account, sanction, and interest records.
• The Zarb rate is USD 42 (INR 4,012) higher per credit. Across 36 credits, that difference equals USD 1,512 (INR 1.44 Lakhs).
• Regular post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) lasts up to 12 months. Qualifying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degrees may add 24 months, for 36 months total.

Hofstra identifies all MBA concentrations as STEM designated. Separate Hofstra pages identify Business Analytics, Accounting, and Health Informatics as STEM routes.