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Overview

Long Island University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Brookville, New York, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in New York City, Brooklyn, Brentwood, Riverhead and Westchester. Founded in 1926, Long Island University (LIU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. LIU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 100-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 90-99%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. LIU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Long Island University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Long Island University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Long Island University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Long Island University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym LIU
Founded 1926
Motto Urbi et Orbi
Of the city and the world
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot Shark

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Location

Address 720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville
11548-1327 New York
United States
Long Island University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Long Island University Phone Number (516) 299 2900
Long Island University Fax Number
Other locations New York City, Brooklyn, Brentwood, Riverhead and Westchester

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Long Island University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1955


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Long Island University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Long Island University you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Long Island University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Long Island University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Long Island University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Long Island University's academic range and degree level offering.



Long Island University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Long Island University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Long Island University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Long Island University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Long Island University.



Long Island University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Long Island University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Long Island University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Long Island University Admission Info


Long Island University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Long Island University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Long Island University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Long Island University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Long Island University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Long Island University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Long Island University's Admission Office Admission Office

720 Northern Blvd
Brookville 11548
(516) 299-2900
(800) 548-7526

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Long Island University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Long Island University Size and Profile


Long Island University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Long Island University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Long Island University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Long Island University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Long Island University's Control Type Control Type

Long Island University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Long Island University's Entity Type Entity Type

Long Island University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Long Island University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Long Island University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Long Island University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Long Island University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Long Island University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Long Island University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Long Island University Facilities


Long Island University's Library University Library

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Long Island University's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 530,957 physical volumes, 698,533 physical media, 18,903 digital/electronic media and 230 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 28 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Long Island University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Long Island University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Long Island University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,520 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Long Island University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Long Island University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Long Island University Services


Long Island University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Long Island University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Long Island University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Long Island University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Long Island University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Long Island University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Long Island University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Long Island University
  • Schools of Business
  • Schools of Education
  • Schools of Health Professions
  • Schools of Nursing
  • Schools of Pharmacy
  • Schools of Liberal Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

Long Island University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Long Island University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Island University public or private?

Long Island University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Long Island University profit or non-profit?

Long Island University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Long Island University in terms of enrollment?

Long Island University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Long Island University in terms of academic staff?

Long Island University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Long Island University a coeducational institution?

Long Island University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Long Island University use?

Long Island University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Long Island University affiliated with?

None.

Does Long Island University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Long Island University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Long Island University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Long Island University LIU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). International students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Long Island University LIU located?

Long Island University is located in Brookville, New York, United States. Address: 720 Northern Boulevard.

Is Long Island University LIU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Long Island University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1955).

Does Long Island University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Long Island University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Long Island University have a university library?

Yes Long Island University's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 530,957 physical volumes, 698,533 physical media, 18,903 digital/electronic media and 230 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 28 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Long Island University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Long Island University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Long Island University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,520 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Long Island University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Long Island University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Long Island University offer career services?

Yes

Does Long Island University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Long Island University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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