Long Island Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.16%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1220. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,432
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Long Island:
- Total Enrollment: 16,689, including 327 online students
- 12,072 Undergraduate, 4,617 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.2% men, 62.8% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 256 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 111 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Long Island Overview
Long Island University (Long Island) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Brookville, NY. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Long Island's tuition & fees is $42,432 for the academic year 2024-2025. 40% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,263.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,689 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Long Island's acceptance rate is 86.16% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.05%. The median SAT score is 1220 and the ACT score is 26.
Long Island ranked 36th in New York Colleges rankings. Long Island University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Long Island University is $42,432. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $25,990.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $43,237 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,485.
| Undergraduate | $42,432 |
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| Graduate | $25,990 |
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| Undergraduate | $43,237 |
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| Graduate | $26,485 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Long Island University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Long Island
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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