Overview

Long Island University is a University institution located in Brooklyn, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY  11548-1300
United States

Contact Ms. Anne Marie Caradonna
Director of Admissions Operations
Email: post-enroll@liu.edu
Phone: 516-299-2900
Fax: 516-299-2137

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
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	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Artificial Intelligence
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Game Programming
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship 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
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Operations Research
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biomedical Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
Physical Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Data Analytics, General
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
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
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, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,332

Applied

13,279

Accepted

11,319

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,485

Females Applied

8,823

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,847

Males Applied

4,456

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	December 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	602	550	660
SAT Math	596	550	670
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,248

Private

Fees

2,034

Full-time student fees

17,846

Room & board

11,670

Room only

Financial Aid

31,267

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,808

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

42,399

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,684

Avg. Loan Aid

24,307

Avg. Grant Aid

6,056

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65.13%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,319

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

81%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.82%
Black or African American	15.95%
White or Caucasian	38.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	12.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.3%
Two or more races	2.85%
Other	10.12%

Gender

Male (39.33%)

Female (60.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming & Spirit Week, Midnight Madness and Move-a-thon

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, Resident Student Association, Commuter Student Association and Greek Programming Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
lighted pathways/sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		Division 1
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

761

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 282

Part-time - 479

Male - 704

Female - 1,006