Long Island University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1295 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #356 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #320 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 221 | In New York State |
| #240 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 11,753
- Graduates
- 4,569
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- liu.edu
Long Island University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Long Island University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 12,398 | 4,518 | 7,485 |
| Admissions | 11,130 | 4,001 | 6,743 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,112 | 431 | 649 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
102 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
243 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
391 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 1140-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7129 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2341 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2180 (13%) |
| Asian | 1756 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1492 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 988 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 386 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Long Island University is $22,620 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,478 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,355 |
| $48-75K | $22,734 |
| $75-110K | $28,590 |
| $110K+ | $29,036 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,458 | $24,336 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,458 | $24,336 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,458 | $24,336 |
| Fee in-district | $2,184 | $1,168 |
| Fee in-state | $2,184 | $1,168 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,184 | $1,168 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,335 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,354 |
| Room charge | $11,330 |
| Meal charge | $6,024 |
Long Island University majors
Long Island University has granted 1,461 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 1,306 master's across 59 programs, and 282 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Long Island University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 402 | ||
| Pharmacy | 185 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 172 | 1 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 91 | 79 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 167 | ||
| Social Work | 21 | 90 | |
| Psychology, General | 48 | 44 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 87 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 14 | 70 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 84 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 62 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 56 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | 19 | |
| Accounting | 37 | 13 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 47 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 46 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 42 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 39 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | 32 | |
| Library and Information Science | 35 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 34 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 23 | 8 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 30 | ||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 30 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | 10 | |
| School Psychology | 27 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | 24 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 25 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 24 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 24 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | 13 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 21 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 19 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | 1 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Education, Other | 17 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 17 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 16 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 15 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | 9 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | 10 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 13 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | ||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 12 | ||
| Library Science, Other | 12 | ||
| Public Administration | 12 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 11 | ||
| Digital Arts | 11 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 9 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | 2 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 1 | 7 | |
| Acting | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | 3 | |
| English as a Second Language | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | 1 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | ||
| Music, Other | 6 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | 1 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,461 | 1,306 | 282 |
Long Island University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 50% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Long Island University has published 9,668 scientific papers with 168,713 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 50 | 394 |
| 1993 | 77 | 380 |
| 1994 | 66 | 365 |
| 1995 | 71 | 406 |
| 1996 | 84 | 436 |
| 1997 | 108 | 486 |
| 1998 | 108 | 587 |
| 1999 | 145 | 702 |
| 2000 | 144 | 992 |
| 2001 | 184 | 1150 |
| 2002 | 188 | 1623 |
| 2003 | 177 | 1927 |
| 2004 | 220 | 2157 |
| 2005 | 199 | 2385 |
| 2006 | 235 | 2910 |
| 2007 | 215 | 3179 |
| 2008 | 272 | 3707 |
| 2009 | 274 | 4364 |
| 2010 | 277 | 4830 |
| 2011 | 276 | 5537 |
| 2012 | 278 | 6182 |
| 2013 | 272 | 6631 |
| 2014 | 266 | 7000 |
| 2015 | 325 | 7234 |
| 2016 | 285 | 7430 |
| 2017 | 264 | 7356 |
| 2018 | 277 | 8439 |
| 2019 | 327 | 9333 |
| 2020 | 441 | 10718 |
| 2021 | 398 | 11854 |
| 2022 | 383 | 11643 |
| 2023 | 467 | 12847 |
| 2024 | 424 | 12401 |
Long Island University alumni
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John Leguizamo
- Occupations
- playwrightpaintertelevision actorfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects. He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage, receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Morons in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018.
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Dina Meyer
- Enrolled in Long Island University
- Studied in 1991
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision actormodelfilm actor
- Biography
-
Dina Meyer is an American actress. She began her career appearing in a recurring role on the Fox teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1993–94), before landing a leading role opposite Keanu Reeves in the 1995 film Johnny Mnemonic.
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Ray Dalio
- Occupations
- investorhedge fund managerfinancier
- Biography
-
Raymond Thomas Dalio is an American investor, hedge fund manager, and author who has served as co-chief investment officer of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, since 1985. He founded Bridgewater in 1975 in New York.
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Brian Kilmeade
- Occupations
- punditsports commentatortelevision presenterradio personality
- Biography
-
Brian Kilmeade is an American television and radio presenter and political commentator for Fox News. On weekdays, he co-hosts the morning show Fox & Friends and he hosts the Fox News Radio program The Brian Kilmeade Show. On weekends, he hosts One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, which premiered in 2022. He has also authored or co-authored non-fiction and fiction books.
General info
| Alternative names | LIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Motto | Urbi et Orbi Of the city and the world |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,179 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 720 Northern Blvd Brookville, New York, 11548-1327 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 5162992900 |