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Long Island University Campus Tours & Visits — Brookville, NY

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

90%

Acceptance

1259

SAT Avg

5,478

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

55%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$59,950

Earnings 10yr

$23,901

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyWater polo

History & Fun Facts

•21st century In 2012, the university renamed all campuses.
•The school introduced its first online degree plan in 2004.
•She is the first woman to lead the private, six-campus institution.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1259

Reading & WritingMid: 605

580670

MathMid: 605

560680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2530

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

19%

First-generation

36%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

13:1

Programs (210)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.4%

Freshman Retention77.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,543

10 Years$59,950

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

23 mi(40 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

102 mi(177 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

169 mi(293 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGANew York LaGuardia15 mi

JFKNew York JFK16 mi

ISPLong Island MacArthur26 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY23 mi

~40 min drive

Newark, NJ31 mi

~54 min drive

Trenton, NJ73 mi

~2h 7m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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More About This School

Varsity Sports

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Academy for Jewish Religion

Albany Medical College

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Bank Street College of Education

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (210)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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