Long Island University
Brookville, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Brookville, NY · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 5,520 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1100–1330 · 51% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1080–1300 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 23–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $55,424 |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Education, Visual & performing arts, Psychology.
Strongest majors at LIU
- Nursing at LIU: #32 of 388 schools, score 79/100, about 416 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at LIU: #103 of 543 schools, score 75/100, about 826 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at LIU: #102 of 406 schools, score 67/100, about 21 graduates a year
- Education at LIU: #141 of 551 schools, score 68/100, about 73 graduates a year
- Business & finance at LIU: #236 of 650 schools, score 59/100, about 180 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at LIU: #248 of 668 schools, score 64/100, about 94 graduates a year
- Psychology at LIU: #292 of 694 schools, score 57/100, about 48 graduates a year
- Biology at LIU: #305 of 692 schools, score 57/100, about 53 graduates a year