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Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, on Long Island, known for broad, career‑oriented programs in business, communication, psychology, criminal justice, and the liberal arts plus a mid‑size suburban campus. Students often rave about the close proximity to New York City for internships, robust clubs and organizations, Division I Flying Dutchmen athletics, and a campus life that balances quiet study and active social events.

State

New York

Student Population

10,400

Acceptance Rate

62–68%

GPA Range

3.6–3.9

SAT Range

1210–1400

Common Majors

business administration, communication, psychology, criminal justice

"I love Hofstra’s Long Island‑near‑the‑city vibe, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and events while still having a suburban‑style campus, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the parking hassle, the sometimes‑slow‑paced weekends, and the way the commuter‑heavy days could make campus feel uneven were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$55,450.00

Conference

Coastal Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.8

Avg Women's Scores

84.8

Men's Team Notes

Pride placed 14th at Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational on Northampton Country Club, led by Jacob Vazquez's even-par 144 (T9th). Competitive mid-pack finishes at CAA Championship highlighted steady par 4 scoring amid Northeast winds on challenging Pennsylvania layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Hofstra women posted 959 (+39) at SHU Fall Classic on Royce Brook Golf Club and 687 (+111) at CAA Championship. Regina Cantu Chavez's 84.78 average anchored depth through resilient scrambling on firm New Jersey greens despite tough pins.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Joe Elliott

Women's Coach

Matthew Ragovin

Men's Email

joseph.elliott@hofstra.edu

Women's Email

matthew.ragovin@hofstra.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Joe Elliott completed his 17th season as head men's golf coach in 2024-25 after being named to the position in August 2008. Elliott, a Professional Golf Association Professional for more than 20 years, has been the assistant golf professional at the Garden City Country Club since June 1996 and has been involved with the Metropolitan PGA and Junior PGA programs for more than 15 years.

Women's Coach Bio

Matthew Ragovin was named the head women's golf coach at Hofstra University in September 2023. Ragovin joined the Pride after spending the past year as the interim head women's golf coach, and assistant men's golf coach at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

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