Long Island University Rankings

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In the World#1231 of 14178
In North America#384 of 2629
In the United States#347 of 2528
In New York State#29 of 221
In Brookville#1 of 1

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
80%
Average SAT
1185
Average ACT
25
Avg. cost to attend
$25,436 /y
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
10,707
Graduates
4,839
Male:Female Ratio
33:67
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
liu.edu

Long Island University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

TotalMenWomen
Acceptance Rate80%80%80%
Applicants13,3284,6938,635
Admissions10,6753,7396,936
Freshmen enrolled full time1,274486788
Freshmen enrolled part time633

444 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

114 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
1,105 or 86%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1080
or below

75% of them
had 1290
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 1080-1290 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
286 or 22%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 22
or below

75% of them
had 28
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended
Secondary school rank Recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

White6713 (43%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown2609 (17%)
Hispanic2002 (13%)
Black or African American1778 (11%)
Asian1554 (10%)
Nonresident Alien537 (3%)
Two or more races300 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander17 (0.1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native12 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

Net average cost to attend
$25,436/year
Average aid awarded
$24,532
Students receiving aid
95%

Average costs by household income

<$30K$22,194
$30-48K$23,883
$48-75K$26,979
$75-110K$29,009
$110K+$28,906

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district$36,452$22,482
Tuition in-state$36,452$22,482
Tuition out-of-state$36,452$22,482
Fee in-district$1,916$958
Fee in-state$1,916$958
Fee out-of-state$1,916$958

Room and board price

Dormitory capacity2,331
Combined charge for room and board$14,348
Room charge$8,894
Meal charge$5,454

Long Island University Majors

MajorAssociate's degreeBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse3095
Business Administration and Management, General118126
Special Education and Teaching, General234
Pharmacy187
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other1713
Social Work18128
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other134
Psychology, General8030
Biology & Biological Sciences, General7224
Elementary Education and Teaching2362
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration5133
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing69
Health & Health Care Administration & Management3530
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services65
Accounting3528
Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist1350
Mental Health Counseling & Counselor55
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist55
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management49
Occupational Therapy & Therapist47
Clinical Psychology38
Physician Assistant35
Public Administration34
Library and Information Science33
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor33
Exercise Physiology32
Educational & Instructional Technology32
Physical Therapy & Therapist31
Political Science and Government, General265
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences30
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia1811
School Psychology29
Kinesiology and Exercise Science28
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician1215
Art Therapy & Therapist917
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General25
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General25
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1411
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other24
Computer and Information Sciences, General1410
English Language and Literature, General195
Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist23
Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist518
Biomedical Sciences, General23
Public Relations & Image Management22
Public Health, General21
Fine & Studio Arts, General713
Information Science & Studies2117
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist19
Applied Psychology19
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management18
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician16
Game and Interactive Media Design16
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs16
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other16
Sociology15
Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist141
Library Science, Other15
Dance, General14
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General14
Journalism14
Finance, General14
Applied Behavior Analysis14
Adult Health Nurse & Nursing13
Athletic Training & Trainer13
Art Teacher Education67
Secondary Education and Teaching13
Human & Medical Genetics13
Educational Leadership and Administration, General13
Nutrition Sciences12
Cinematography and Film & Video Production12
Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11
Taxation11
Pharmacology and Toxicology11
History, General91
Music Performance, General64
Applied Mathematics, General19
Physics, General10
Digital Arts10
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision9
English & Language Arts Teacher Education35
Economics, General8
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies16
Fashion Merchandising7
Computer Science7
Music Teacher Education61
Chemistry, General25
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling7
Social Sciences, General51
Social Studies Teacher Education14
Geology & Earth Science, General5
Photography5
Human Resources Management and Services, Other5
Industrial Engineering5
Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator4
Forensic Science and Technology4
Visual and Performing Arts, Other4
Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other4
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General3
Mathematics, General3
Philosophy3
Reading Teacher Education3
Sustainability Studies3
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2
Communication and Media Studies, Other2
Mathematics, Other2
International & Global Studies2
Creative Writing2
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education2
Curriculum and Instruction2
Humanities & Humanistic Studies1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Biomedical Technology & Technician1
Biology Teacher Education1
Information Technology1
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies1
Geography1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other1
Foreign Language Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism1
Museology & Museum Studies1
Grand Total41,6991,713282
TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate46%44%48%
  • Full-time retention rate - 76%
  • Part-time retention rate - 17%

Publications & Citations

Publications
5,176
Citations
108,012

Publication count by topic

Psychology
1,137
Medicine
891
Chemistry
509
Biology
404
Sociology
317
Computer science
256
Business
250
Economics
191
Political science
182
Mathematics
163
Art
138
Materials science
134
History
125
Physics
92
Philosophy
72
Engineering
59
Geography
40
Geology
27
Environmental science
11

Topical rankings by citation count

DisciplineWorld RankCitations
Psychology66228,753
History741231
Business7436,651
Sociology7513,838
Art761160
Philosophy922142
Economics9843,789
Political science1021942
Medicine108319,743
Physics14662,860
Biology148912,738
Engineering15122,254
Geology1569710
Mathematics16083,075
Computer science16194,171
Geography1779539
Chemistry18507,232
Materials science21242,744
Environmental science2561411

Annual publication & citation counts

YearPublicationsCitations
199043161
199124160
199228200
199347199
199442206
199547248
199656234
199769295
199870401
199991461
200096688
2001118835
20021131233
20031061571
20041591918
20051502205
20061802798
20071583027
20081943836
20091964520
20102255161
20111805810
20122286912
20132237369
20142107535
20152327533
20162156925
20172046836
20181945912
20192006574
20202077256

General info

Alternative namesLIU
Founded1926
WikipediaLong Island University
MottoUrbi et Orbi
Of the city and the world
Colorsblue, yellow
Academic CalendarSemesters
Total FTE staff1,455
Carnegie ClassificationMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and Contacts

Address720 Northern Blvd
Brookville, New York, 11548-1327
United States
City population3,000
Phone5162992900

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