Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Long Island University is 92.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.34%. 4,847 men and 9,485 women applied to Long Island and 4,456 men and 8,823 women students were accepted.
Among them, 440 men and 667 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Long Island.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,332 | 4,847 | 9,485 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 13,279 | 4,456 | 8,823 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,107 | 440 | 667 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92.65% | 91.93% | 93.02% | - | - |
| Yield | 8.34% | 9.87% | 7.56% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 565 students (51% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 55 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Long Island.
The median SAT score is 1,216 with 606 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Long Island. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Long Island University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1100 | 1216 | 1330 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 606 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,107 first-year students enrolled in Long Island. The proportion of full-time students is 99.55% and part-time students is 0.45%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.75% and women students is 60.25%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Long Island.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,107 | 440 | 667 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,102 | 437 | 665 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Long Island. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Long Island University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Long Island University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Long Island.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.liu.edu/post/admissions |
| Online Application | https://apply.liu.edu/quickapp2/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other) |