Long Island University

Brookville, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Long Island University

Long Island University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Brookville, NY, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 5,520 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,950.

86%

Acceptance

$33,062

Net price

5,520

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

1,224

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading560–670

SAT Math550–680

ACT Composite21–30

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$33,062

Average net price

$42,432

In-state tuition

$42,432

Out-of-state tuition

$17,846

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$55,424

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

29%

Students with federal loans

$23,577

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$22,019

$30–48K

$20,408

$48–75K

$24,516

$75–110K

$27,001

$110K+

$52,826

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing47.4%

Business11.0%

Visual & Performing Arts10.8%

Education5.1%

Biology4.7%

Computer Science3.3%

Psychology3.3%

Parks & Recreation3.0%

Social Sciences2.9%

Criminal Justice2.5%

After Graduation

$59,950

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,543

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,497

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,520

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women

34% men

Race & ethnicity

White

37%

Hispanic

18%

Black

15%

Asian

12%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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