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Long Island University

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Brookville, New York 11548-1327

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Known for health sciences

Long Island University is a private institution in Brookville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1259, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,950 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,901.

Established
1926
Motto
Urbi et Orbi
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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90%Acceptance
1259SAT Avg
5,478Students
13:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$59,950Earnings 10yr
$23,901Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Long Island University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1259

Reading & WritingMid: 605
580670
MathMid: 605
560680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1259

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,642
Room & Board$17,354
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$52,419
Average Net Price$23,901
Median Debt at Graduation$23,577
Monthly Payment (10yr)$250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,478
$30–48K$22,355
$48–75K$22,734
$75–110K$28,590
$110K+$29,036

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,901

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (210)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,478
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 16%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 12%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.4%
Freshman Retention77.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,543
8 Years$54,687
10 Years$59,950

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,100
Men
$65,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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