PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Long Island University

Also known as: LIU Post

📍 Brookville, New York🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 5,520 Undergrads🔗 www.liu.edu

Overview

Long Island University is an medium private non-profit research university in Brookville, New York. It enrolls about 5,520 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $59,950 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,224

560–670

Net Price

$33,062

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

57%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,950

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

SAT Average

1,224

ACT Composite

21–30

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200560 – 670 (mid 50%)800

Math

200550 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 30 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$42,432

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$42,432

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$55,424

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$33,062

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$22,019
$30,001 – $48,000	$20,408
$48,001 – $75,000	$24,516
$75,001 – $110,000	$27,001
$110,001 +	$52,826

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

28.9%

Academics & Programs

Long Island University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

52.6%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.8%

Education

4.5%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

3.0%

Psychology

2.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

1.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

57%

On-Time (4yr)

44%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,543

8 years

$54,687

10 years

$59,950

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

68.9%

White

62.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

37.4%

Black or African American

14.7%

Asian

11.6%

Hispanic / Latino

18.5%

Two or more races

2.9%

International

4.5%

Gender

Women

65.7%

Men

34.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Island University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1224.

How much does Long Island University cost?

In-state tuition is $42,432, and out-of-state is $42,432. Average net price after financial aid is $33,062.

What is Long Island University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at Long Island University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.