New York

Long Island University

Brookville, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1926Large suburbSEVP certified
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About

Long Island University (LIU) is a private research university in Brooklyn and Brookville, New York, United States. LIU is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university enrolls over 16,000 students and offers over 500 academic programs at its main campuses, LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post on Long Island, in addition to non-residential locations and online. The LIU Sharks athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as a Northeast Conference member. LIU hosts and sponsors the annual George Polk Awards in journalism.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$43,276
Estimated total for international students
US$55,604
Net price calculatorwebapps2.liu.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
5,520
Graduate students
4,617
International undergraduates
4%
Students per teacher
15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
86%
SAT
Reading and writing 560–670 · Maths 550–680
ACT
21–30

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$65,934

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (189)

Bachelor's degrees69 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNutrition SciencesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's degrees70 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeneticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLibrary Science, OtherManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecond Language LearningSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctoral degrees7 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionInformation Science/StudiesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkVeterinary Medicine
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkVeterinary Medicine
Associate's degrees4 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSocial Sciences, General
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsHealth and Medical Administrative Services
Graduate certificates31 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLibrary Science, OtherMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.