LIU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Long Island University was $22,620. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LIU

LIU net price calculator

$22,620

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of LIU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,620	$2,411 (10%)	$20,832	$27,059	$20,983	$22,548	$28,108
2021	$25,031	$405 (2%)	$27,466	$25,841	$24,775	$24,699	$25,965
2020	$25,436	$1,170 (5%)	$22,194	$23,883	$26,979	$29,009	$28,906
2019	$24,266	$4,602 (16%)	$21,859	$28,073	$23,308	$27,955	$27,795
2018	$28,868	$1,111 (4%)	$24,807	$25,274	$28,973	$31,781	$32,010
2017	$27,757	$819 (3%)	$24,716	$25,461	$26,662	$33,255	$29,717
2016	$28,576	$513 (2%)	$22,195	$25,033	$30,937	$35,436	$31,939
2015	$29,089	$3,978 (16%)	$24,005	$25,686	$31,481	$31,186	$31,401
2014	$25,111	--	$22,351	$24,211	$27,222	$27,719	$28,253

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Long Island University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$68,790	$154	$39,290	$27,500	$2,000
2021	$68,636	$768 (1%)	$39,136	$27,500	$2,000
2020	$67,868	$605	$38,368	$27,500	$2,000
2019	$67,263	$785 (1%)	$37,763	$27,500	$2,000
2018	$66,478	$722 (1%)	$36,978	$27,500	$2,000
2017	$65,756	$710 (1%)	$36,256	$27,500	$2,000
2016	$65,046	$694 (1%)	$35,546	$27,500	$2,000
2015	$64,352	$7,902 (14%)	$34,852	$27,500	$2,000
2014	$56,450	$5,346 (10%)	$34,120	$20,330	$2,000
2013	$51,104	--	$32,862	$16,982	$1,260

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does LIU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,520 dormitories available to its students at $9,926 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at LIU is $1,103 per month.
Does LIU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at LIU for one academic year is $5,732, which works out to $637 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: LIU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, LIU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,500

If living off-campus, with family: $5,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,500
How much is LIU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: LIU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Long Island University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,183	$1,299
For out-of-state students	$1,183	$1,299

Housing and Meal

Long Island University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Long Island University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,732	$9,926	N/A	99	2,520
2021	$5,592	$9,072	N/A	99	2,520
2020	$5,454	$8,894	N/A	0	2,331
2019	$5,320	$8,720	N/A	0	2,331
2018	$5,188	$8,532	N/A	0	1,381
2017	$5,062	$8,364	N/A	0	1,381
2016	$4,938	$8,200	N/A	0	1,381

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Long Island University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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