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Long Island University is one of the leading colleges in New York with the acceptance rate of 85%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - December 1 . For more information, call 516-299-2733 or send email at AnneMarie.Caradonna@liu.edu.

14341 Enrolled 85% Acceptance Rate 22 - 29 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 14,341
    • Average HS GPA: 3.36
    • Acceptance Rate: 85%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 17% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 16% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 11% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 14% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 16% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 7% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 2% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    540 - 640
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    540 - 650
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    22 - 29

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    December 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
    Agricultural Business and Management.
    Agriculture, General.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Bioinformatics.
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Fashion Merchandising.
    Finance, General.
    Marketing.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies, Other.
    Communication, General.
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
    Journalism.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    Sports Communication.
    COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Artificial Intelligence.
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
    Information Science/Studies.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Earth Science Teacher Education.
    Education, General.
    Education, Other.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Foreign Language Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    Health Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Biomedical Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
    Operations Research.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Rhetoric and Composition.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    German Language and Literature.
    Italian Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
    Art Therapy/Therapist.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Nursing Administration.
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
    Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
    Physician Assistant.
    Public Health, General.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, Other.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Biological and Physical Sciences.
    International/Global Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Nutrition Sciences.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    Psychology, Other.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, General.
    Geography.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Social Sciences, Other.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Acting.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
    Commercial and Advertising Art.
    Dance, General.
    Digital Arts.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
    Fine and Studio Arts.
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Game and Interactive Media Design.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
    Photography.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
    Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
    • Terminal Associate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Michael Flynn
    Massachusetts State Teacher of the Year 2007
    Peter Laviolette
    Head Coach of NHL team Washington Capitals
    Thomas Foley
    former head of the Massachusetts State Police
    Dennis Picard
    Director of Storrowton Village historic site, West Springfield, MA
    Dr. Nettie Marie Stevens
    discoverer of sex determination by chromosones
    Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick
    Massachusetts State Superintendent of the Year 2011
    Shauna Wilson-Ogundi
    teacher, activist, actress recently in "American Gangster"

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 20

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $37182
    Required Fees
    $1954
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $2000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1200
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1000
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14664

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Sanford Scholars
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 77/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    10403
    Foreign Countries Represented
    54

  • Demographics

    • Asian 12.12%
    • African-American 14.25%
    • Hispanic 14.38%
    • Caucasian 39.87%
    • Male 37%
    • Female 63%
    • Аre out of state 15

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    20%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 42/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    68
    Number of Honor Societies
    20
    Number of Social Sororities
    4

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (12)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (19)
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Cross Country
    • Equestrian Sports
    • Fencing
    • Field Hockey
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Rugby
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups: The student group Rainbow Alliance is recognized under the Office of Campus Life. Additionally, the Office of Campus Life conducts multiple Safe Zone Trainings each semester for faculty, staff, and students.
    Minority Support Groups

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    27%
    Graduate in 5 years
    43%
    Graduate in 6 years
    46%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Year round, prior to campus tour
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