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Long Island University Trade Programs

Long Island University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Long Island University?

Contact details for Long Island University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548-1327
Phone:	5162992900
Website:	www.liu.edu/
Admissions:	www.liu.edu/post/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.liu.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Long Island University?

You can apply to Long Island University online at: https://apply.liu.edu/quickapp2/

Long Island University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Long Island University

Here’s what Long Island University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Long Island University?

Long Island University has an acceptance rate of 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Long Island University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 670. Math scores were between 550 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1110 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Long Island University ranged between 21 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Long Island University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,718	5,621	84%
Women	11,863	10,229	86%

Can I Afford Long Island University?

The average net price after aid at Long Island University is $23,901. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,248
In-State Fees	$2,184
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,248
Out-of-State Fees	$2,184
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,432
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,432

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 9% of students at Long Island University receive some form of financial aid (1,112 students).

Approximately 40% of students at Long Island University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,263 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,979.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Long Island University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,543 per year.

Long Island University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,919 students enrolled at Long Island University, all undergraduate. Long Island University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,478 undergraduate students at Long Island University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Long Island University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	608
Black or African American	438
Hispanic	887
White	2,503
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	136
Non-Resident	115

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Long Island University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,073
New Jersey	38
Texas	28
Florida	24
Pennsylvania	20

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Long Island University

Long Island University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Long Island University

Long Island University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Long Island University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.