Long Island University (LIU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,520
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Brookville, New York, LIU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that LIU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, LIU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at LIU is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 58%.

LIU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,290

Cost of attendance at Long Island University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,290

Cost of attendance at Long Island University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Long Island University received on average $29,192 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,192

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	407	36%	$5,084	$2,069,300
Other Federal Grant	407	36%	$8,447	$3,437,983
State Grant/Scholarships	424	37%	$3,353	$1,421,868
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,101	96%	$25,150	$27,689,624
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,115	97%	$29,192	$32,549,475

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Long Island University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Long Island University students is 46.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.6%.

46.8%

asian 54.8% 80 students
African American 35.5% 81 students
white 61.6% 247 students
unknown 33.6% 72 students
hispanic 33.5% 63 students
International Students 60.0% 45 students
Mixed Race 44.7% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast Conference
Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Long Island University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Long Island University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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