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Hempstead Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Hempstead Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hempstead, New York

There are at least 3 colleges in Hempstead, listed and described below. These schools represent 13,551 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,395 full-time students, and a reported 4,218 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hempstead; see particularly Garden City colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Hempstead.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Hempstead.

Hempstead Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Franklin Career Institute
91 N Franklin St
Hempstead, New York 11550-3003

  • Programs: medical assistant, ESL instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 887 students, 581 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Hempstead with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Hofstra University
100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, accounting, finance, business management, marketing, psychology, English, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 12,490 students, 11,662 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,218 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 550-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Long Island Beauty School Hempstead
173-A Fulton Ave
Hempstead, New York 11550

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 174 students, 152 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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