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About Long Island University

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Long Island University is a private research university in Brookville, NY, known for its high acceptance rate, health sciences focus, and doctoral research university. With an acceptance rate of 93%, LIU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,107 students each year. LIU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1330, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. LIU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,732 per year; the sticker price of $59,048 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Long Island University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

93%
Overall Accept Rate
1215
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1330 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Long Island University

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Application Strategy
LIU has strong programs in pharmacy, health sciences, and the arts, so make sure your application materials specifically name the program you are applying to and explain why that program at LIU fits your goals.
Test Score Strategy
Since LIU is test optional and your score is below the 75th percentile, skip submitting it and let your GPA, coursework, and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Long Island University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$22.0k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$20.4k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$24.5k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$27.0k
110k+~$59k/yr$52.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,448
Undergrad Enrollment
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