Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Chapman's yield is 6 pts higher than Hofstra's
Yield rate - 2
Chapman's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than Hofstra's
SAT midpoint - 3
Chapman admits 65% vs. 68% at Hofstra
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ChapmanVery selective
- HofstraSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ChapmanTest-optional
- HofstraTest-optional
How they read a record
Chapman
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
Hofstra
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Chapman | Hofstra |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why