Long Island University
Long Island University is a private research university in Brookville, New York, serving roughly 5,520 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 86.16% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,950 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,432
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,062 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.16% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,520 91.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.07%
- Average SAT Score: 1224
Long Island University: what the data shows
Common questions about Long Island University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Long Island University?
Long Island University is located in Brookville, NY (ZIP 11548-1327).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Long Island University public or private?
Long Island University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Long Island University cost?
Published tuition: $42,432.
Average net price after aid: $33,062.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,019 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,408 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,516 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,001 |
| $110,001+ | $52,826 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $169,728.
How hard is it to get into Long Island University?
Admission rate: 86.16%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1224 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Long Island University?
Total enrollment: 5,520 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Long Island University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.07%.
First-year retention: 77.2%.
What do graduates of Long Island University earn?
Median earnings: $47,543 six years after entry; $59,950 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,577.
17.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Long Island University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,294 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (404 completions)
- CIP 513805 (258 completions)
- CIP 512001 (172 completions)
- CIP 512099 (144 completions)
- Social Work (131 completions)
- CIP 018001 (98 completions)
- CIP 512306 (98 completions)
- CIP 520201 (96 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (77 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Long Island University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.16%; completion rate 57.07%; median earnings $59,950 at 10 years; net price $33,062. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$42,432
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Long Island University was $42,432.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,062
2024 Value
In 2024 Long Island University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,062.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$132,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,062 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$169,728 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Long Island University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Long Island University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Long Island University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,070 | $34,070 | $25,613 |
| 2014 | $34,852 | $34,852 | $28,372 |
| 2015 | $35,546 | $35,546 | $27,928 |
| 2016 | $36,256 | $36,256 | $27,743 |
| 2017 | $36,978 | $36,978 | $28,989 |
| 2018 | $37,763 | $37,763 | $24,832 |
| 2019 | $38,368 | $38,368 | $25,767 |
| 2020 | $39,136 | $39,136 | $26,069 |
| 2021 | $39,290 | $39,290 | $23,460 |
| 2022 | $38,868 | $38,868 | $25,774 |
| 2023 | $41,642 | $41,642 | $23,901 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.16% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1224
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Long Island University in 2024 is 5,520 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.38% 100% Completion Time
57.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.38% of students graduating from Long Island University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Long Island University.
Return on Investment
$23,577 Median Student Debt
$59,950 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
353.31% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Long Island University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 404 completions
CIP 51.3805: 258 completions
CIP 51.2001: 172 completions
CIP 51.2099: 144 completions
Social Work: 131 completions
CIP 01.8001: 98 completions
CIP 51.2306: 98 completions
CIP 52.0201: 96 completions
General Biological Sciences: 77 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,294 completions
Most popular programs at Long Island University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Long Island University graduates.
About
Long Island University is a private non-profit institution located in Brookville, NY, offering 115 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,520 students. The admission rate is 86.16%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1224. The institution maintains a 57.07% graduation rate. Approximately 17.14% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Brookville, NY 11548-1327
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 115 distinct degree programs, Long Island University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Long Island University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $42,432 and average net price is $33,062 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Long Island University?
The admission rate is 86.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Long Island University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Long Island University reports midpoint SAT about 1224 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Long Island University earn?
Median earnings are $47,543 six years after entry and $59,950 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Long Island University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Long Island University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,577.
How big is Long Island University?
Total enrollment is about 5,520 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Long Island University public or private?
Long Island University is a private nonprofit institution located in Brookville, NY.
Is Long Island University an HBCU?
No. Long Island University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Long Island University a tribal college?
No. Long Island University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Long Island University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Long Island University does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.5%).
Is Long Island University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Long Island University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.