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Long Island University Overview
Long Island University is a nationally recognized institution ranked among the top 7% of research universities in the United States. Since 1926, LIU has empowered students through exceptional academics, world-class faculty, and career-focused learning across two distinctive campuses in Brooklyn and on Long Island's Gold Coast.
An outstanding education should also be within reach. LIU awards more than $100 million annually in scholarships and financial aid, offers competitive merit awards, and has limited tuition increases to no more than 2% each year for over a decade. Recognized by Forbes for financial strength and experiential learning, LIU prepares students through internships, research, student-run businesses, and partnerships with leading organizations including Roc Nation, Dassault Systèmes, and The Society of Presidential Descendants With more than 150 academic programs, Division I athletics, and over 200,000 alumni worldwide, LIU helps students launch successful futures without compromising value.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$25,767
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1192
Long Island University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $42,432 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $42,432 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,846 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,747
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,188
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,513
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3278
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,188
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$48,004,044
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$69,681,216
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,164
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,625
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,484
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,058
Long Island University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
12398
Students Applied
76%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
726
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1192
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Long Island University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
16,322
Total Number of Undergrads
11,753
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
183
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Long Island University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
66
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
68
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Total Male Athletes
275
Total Female Athletes
210
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
13
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Long Island University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Long Island University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,625
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
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