Long Island University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1282 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #353 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #317 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 221 | In New York State |
| #248 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 11,319
- Graduates
- 4,418
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 14,332 | 4,847 | 9,485 |
| Admissions | 13,279 | 4,456 | 8,823 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,102 | 437 | 665 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
206 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
280 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
565 or 51%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 1100-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
55 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 23-29 (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 | 6983 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2174 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2024 (13%) |
| Asian | 1828 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 1595 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 696 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 377 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 28 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Long Island University is $25,802 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 | $20,971 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,440 |
| $48-75K | $27,669 |
| $75-110K | $32,285 |
| $110K+ | $30,129 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,684 | $23,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,684 | $23,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,684 | $23,850 |
| 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 | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,876 |
| Room charge | $11,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,876 |
Long Island University majors
Long Island University has granted 1,428 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs, 1,344 master's across 73 programs, and 268 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Long Island University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 466 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 83 | 100 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 170 | 5 | ||
| Pharmacy | 3 | 167 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 137 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 116 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | 81 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 47 | 47 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 13 | 58 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 68 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | 36 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 61 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 60 | |||
| Psychology, General | 45 | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 25 | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | 23 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 40 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 38 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 33 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 26 | |||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 26 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 23 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |||
| School Psychology | 23 | |||
| Education, Other | 22 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 21 | |||
| Public Administration | 21 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | 10 | ||
| Library Science, Other | 18 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 17 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 16 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 5 | 10 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 3 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 4 | ||
| English as a Second Language | 12 | |||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 12 | |||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 10 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 10 | |||
| Finance, General | 10 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 10 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | 2 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 8 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
| Digital Arts | 7 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | 3 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 7 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 6 | |||
| Creative Writing | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| History, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | |||
| Acting | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Dance, General | 3 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 2 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | |||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Photography | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Taxation | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 1,428 | 1,344 | 268 |
Long Island University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Long Island University has published 8,473 scientific papers with 122,803 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 73 | 257 |
| 1992 | 48 | 313 |
| 1993 | 72 | 306 |
| 1994 | 64 | 280 |
| 1995 | 64 | 316 |
| 1996 | 81 | 335 |
| 1997 | 94 | 360 |
| 1998 | 101 | 404 |
| 1999 | 126 | 524 |
| 2000 | 136 | 746 |
| 2001 | 170 | 879 |
| 2002 | 160 | 1306 |
| 2003 | 164 | 1555 |
| 2004 | 194 | 1794 |
| 2005 | 185 | 1970 |
| 2006 | 213 | 2361 |
| 2007 | 195 | 2631 |
| 2008 | 250 | 2998 |
| 2009 | 247 | 3574 |
| 2010 | 261 | 3960 |
| 2011 | 220 | 4422 |
| 2012 | 260 | 5195 |
| 2013 | 267 | 5535 |
| 2014 | 252 | 5745 |
| 2015 | 266 | 5886 |
| 2016 | 277 | 5977 |
| 2017 | 241 | 5713 |
| 2018 | 254 | 6199 |
| 2019 | 294 | 6771 |
| 2020 | 351 | 7844 |
| 2021 | 354 | 8774 |
| 2022 | 372 | 9023 |
| 2023 | 430 | 9440 |
Long Island University alumni
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John Leguizamo
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actorfilm directorcomedianstage actor
- Biography
-
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American actor, comedian, 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
- television actormodelfilm actoractorfilm producer
- 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
- investorfinancierinternational forum participanthedge fund manager
- Biography
-
Raymond Thomas Dalio is an American investor and hedge fund manager, 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
- sports commentatorpunditradio personalitytelevision presenter
- 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 January 29, 2022. He has 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 | 1,167 |
| 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 |