Long Island University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Long Island University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Long Island University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Brookville, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,753, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $39,458.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1140-1350
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
17k
Students enrolled
2%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Unknown
13%
Black
9%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
11%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
345
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.2% online, 98% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate5% online
Master's4% online
Doctorate13% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Graduate | $24,336 | $24,336 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,354 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,500 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $25,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $61,312 | $61,312 |
| Off-campus without family | $68,958 | $68,958 |
| Off-campus with family | $46,958 | $46,958 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
41%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Bowling
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Other Sports
- Rowing
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Education. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 13 | Library Science. | |||
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Psychology. | |||
| 19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 20 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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