Long Island University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1321 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #359 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #323 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 221 | In New York State |
| #244 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 12,072
- Graduates
- 4,617
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84% | 86% |
| Applicants | 20,564 | 6,718 | 11,863 |
| Admissions | 17,717 | 5,621 | 10,229 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,416 | 494 | 865 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 4 | 6 |
114 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
327 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
343 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 1110-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 21-30 (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 | 7205 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2484 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2028 (12%) |
| Asian | 1792 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1455 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1271 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 416 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Long Island University is $24,867 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 | $22,019 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,408 |
| $48-75K | $24,516 |
| $75-110K | $27,001 |
| $110K+ | $52,826 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,248 | $24,822 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,248 | $24,822 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,248 | $24,822 |
| 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 | 3,207 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,846 |
| Room charge | $11,670 |
| Meal charge | $6,176 |
Long Island University majors
Long Island University has granted 1,392 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 1,342 master's across 60 programs, and 410 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Long Island University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 395 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 255 | |||
| Pharmacy | 172 | |||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 135 | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | 72 | 37 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 98 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | 15 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 47 | 47 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 73 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 76 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | 51 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 65 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 62 | |||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 61 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 58 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 54 | |||
| Psychology, General | 34 | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 45 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 42 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 40 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | 8 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 36 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 23 | 6 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 29 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 28 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | |||
| Finance, General | 26 | |||
| School Psychology | 26 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | 14 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 16 | 7 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 22 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | 17 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 18 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 18 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | 8 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 16 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 16 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | 1 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 9 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | 12 | ||
| Library Science, Other | 15 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 14 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | |||
| Music, Other | 14 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 14 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | |||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 12 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 11 | |||
| Computer Game Programming | 11 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | 1 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 11 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | |||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 6 | 5 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 8 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |||
| Acting | 7 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 6 | |||
| Digital Arts | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 6 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 5 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| Public Administration | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| English as a Second Language | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Dance, General | 1 | |||
| Education, Other | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 1,392 | 1,342 | 410 |
Long Island University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 52% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Long Island University has published 10,003 scientific papers with 178,106 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 77 | 382 |
| 1994 | 67 | 367 |
| 1995 | 73 | 407 |
| 1996 | 84 | 439 |
| 1997 | 109 | 487 |
| 1998 | 108 | 588 |
| 1999 | 149 | 704 |
| 2000 | 146 | 997 |
| 2001 | 185 | 1150 |
| 2002 | 188 | 1626 |
| 2003 | 179 | 1928 |
| 2004 | 221 | 2160 |
| 2005 | 199 | 2388 |
| 2006 | 237 | 2914 |
| 2007 | 216 | 3179 |
| 2008 | 272 | 3712 |
| 2009 | 274 | 4365 |
| 2010 | 278 | 4835 |
| 2011 | 276 | 5537 |
| 2012 | 278 | 6197 |
| 2013 | 272 | 6642 |
| 2014 | 266 | 7005 |
| 2015 | 325 | 7239 |
| 2016 | 287 | 7434 |
| 2017 | 264 | 7368 |
| 2018 | 277 | 8441 |
| 2019 | 328 | 9340 |
| 2020 | 442 | 10713 |
| 2021 | 398 | 11864 |
| 2022 | 384 | 11672 |
| 2023 | 468 | 12884 |
| 2024 | 433 | 12555 |
| 2025 | 356 | 11778 |
Long Island University alumni
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John Leguizamo
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directorfilm producervoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in more than 100 films, produced more than 20 films and documentaries, made more than 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
- actortelevision actormodelfilm actorvoice 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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Brian Kilmeade
- Occupations
- television presenternon-fiction writerradio personalitytalk show hostpundit
- Biography
-
Brian Kilmeade is an American conservative 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.
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Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
- Enrolled in Long Island University
- Graduated with Master of Economics
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is a Turkish diplomat and politician who is currently a member of the Grand National Assembly. He also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey from August 2014 to August 2015, and again from 24 November 2015 to 4 June 2023.
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 | 1,165 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 720 Northern Blvd Brookville, New York, 11548-1327 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 5162992900 |