Hofstra University has earned the following distinctions:

Nationally and internationally recognized institution cited on the Best College lists of U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Fiske, Washington Monthly, Forbes, LinkedIn and Payscale.com.
The only university chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016).
Ranked in the top 26 percent of U.S. Colleges by the Wall Street Journal & Times Higher Education (2023 edition).
Included among The Princeton Review's Best 389 Colleges (The Princeton Review, 2024 edition).

The School of Education has earned the following distinctions:

Ranked in the top 25 percent nationwide for Best Online Graduate Education programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2023 Best Online Programs).
Ranked 192th nationwide for Best Graduate Education School (U.S. News & World Report 2024 edition).