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Long Island University
Long Island University admits nearly everyone — 86.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Long Island University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Long Island University occupies suburban Brookville, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $136,840 four years out. Faculty pay averages $159,552 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,520 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1350 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Long Island University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Long Island University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1140 and 1350; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Long Island University received 12,398 applications and admitted 11,130 (89.8%), with 1,120 enrolling.
How Long Island University compares
| Long Island University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.2% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,432 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,950 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Long Island University's median earnings are $59,950 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $42,432 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Long Island University lists tuition at $42,432 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Long Island University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,432 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Long Island University enrolls 5,520 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Long Island University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
57.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Long Island University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Long Island University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $136,840 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,331 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $107,539 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,461 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $75,502 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,733 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $67,704 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,243 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,231 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $63,323 |
| Journalism | $62,355 |
| Social Work | $59,425 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $56,863 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,050 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,556 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,086 |
| Psychology, General | $51,029 |
| Biology, General | $50,986 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,618 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,813 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $44,659 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $43,904 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,138 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $39,038 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,304 |
Median earnings for these 25 Long Island University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,950 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 63 additional Long Island University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Long Island University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Long Island University's acceptance rate?
89.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 11,130 admitted from 12,398 applicants.
How much does Long Island University cost?
At Long Island University, published tuition is $42,432 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Long Island University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Long Island University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,950 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
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- Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital — 100% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.