Long Island University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #356 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #319 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 221 | In New York State |
| #240 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 10,707
- Graduates
- 4,484
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 32% 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% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 17,423 | 4,790 | 12,633 |
| Admissions | 16,259 | 4,361 | 11,898 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,190 | 450 | 740 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
77 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
197 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
605 or 51%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 1100-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Long Island University are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6919 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2101 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1979 (13%) |
| Asian | 1673 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1637 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 479 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 346 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 26 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (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 | $20,832 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,059 |
| $48-75K | $20,983 |
| $75-110K | $22,548 |
| $110K+ | $28,108 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,296 | $22,047 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,296 | $22,047 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,296 | $22,047 |
| Fee in-district | $1,994 | $997 |
| Fee in-state | $1,994 | $997 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,994 | $997 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,658 |
| Room charge | $9,926 |
| Meal charge | $5,732 |
Long Island University majors
Long Island University has granted 1,577 bachelor's degrees across 71 programs, 1,591 master's across 76 programs, and 282 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 | 432 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 102 | 115 | ||
| Pharmacy | 193 | |||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 177 | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 172 | |||
| Social Work | 29 | 104 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 102 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | 44 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | 55 | ||
| Psychology, General | 55 | 31 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 16 | 65 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 80 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 29 | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 41 | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | 15 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 55 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 52 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 51 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 46 | |||
| Library and Information Science | 46 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 41 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 39 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 31 | |||
| Public Administration | 29 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 26 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 26 | |||
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 25 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 24 | |||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 14 | 10 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 16 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 21 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | 8 | ||
| Library Science, Other | 20 | |||
| School Psychology | 20 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 19 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 19 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 19 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 6 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 17 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | |||
| Education, Other | 16 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 11 | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | 6 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 9 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | 8 | ||
| Digital Arts | 11 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 11 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | |||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 11 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |||
| English as a Second Language | 10 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | 5 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry | 9 | |||
| Dance, General | 9 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 9 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| History, General | 4 | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 9 | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 9 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Economics, General | 7 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Computer Science | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 5 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 4 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 4 | |||
| Photography | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 2 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Taxation | 2 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 1,577 | 1,591 | 282 |
Long Island University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 43% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Long Island University has published 7,300 scientific papers with 104,379 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 53 | 203 |
| 1991 | 52 | 205 |
| 1992 | 41 | 234 |
| 1993 | 65 | 234 |
| 1994 | 58 | 206 |
| 1995 | 62 | 249 |
| 1996 | 72 | 261 |
| 1997 | 80 | 305 |
| 1998 | 91 | 330 |
| 1999 | 119 | 431 |
| 2000 | 127 | 623 |
| 2001 | 163 | 751 |
| 2002 | 146 | 1100 |
| 2003 | 141 | 1351 |
| 2004 | 175 | 1608 |
| 2005 | 173 | 1743 |
| 2006 | 187 | 2129 |
| 2007 | 172 | 2286 |
| 2008 | 231 | 2730 |
| 2009 | 225 | 3335 |
| 2010 | 239 | 3578 |
| 2011 | 204 | 3963 |
| 2012 | 260 | 4689 |
| 2013 | 239 | 5066 |
| 2014 | 221 | 5288 |
| 2015 | 257 | 5515 |
| 2016 | 232 | 5313 |
| 2017 | 213 | 5419 |
| 2018 | 233 | 5281 |
| 2019 | 254 | 6005 |
| 2020 | 295 | 7063 |
| 2021 | 354 | 8708 |
| 2022 | 320 | 8189 |
Long Island University alumni
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John Leguizamo
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actortelevision presenterpaintertelevision 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's also written and performed for the Broadway stage receiving three 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 actorfilm produceractorfilm actormodel
- 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 managerinternational forum participantfinancier
- Biography
-
Raymond Thomas Dalio is an American billionaire 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. A $5 million investment from the World Bank's retirement fund was made within five years. His innovations are regarded as some of the best in the industry, having popularized many commonly used practices, such as risk parity, currency overlay, portable alpha and global inflation-indexed bond management.
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Brian Kilmeade
- Occupations
- sports commentatortelevision presenterradio personalitypundit
- 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 | 1,170 |
| 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 |