What Long Island costs
Long Island University charges $42,432 a year in published tuition and fees, about $21,216 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $55,424 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $25,774 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Long Island
For fall 2024, Long Island University received 20,564 applications and admitted 17,717 students, and 1,426 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1110 and 1350.
What Long Island students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Long Island University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 395 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 135 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 73 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 65 |
| Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts | 58 |
| Occupational Therapy / Therapist | 47 |
| Psychology | 34 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Long Island
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York: about 1 mile away
- SUNY Old Westbury, Old Westbury, New York: about 2 miles away
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York: about 7 miles away
- Adelphi University, Garden City, New York: about 7 miles away
- Molloy University, Rockville Centre, New York: about 9 miles away
- Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York: about 10 miles away
Colleges like Long Island
Health and nursing schools with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts: 956 undergraduates
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Lists that include Long Island
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- Suburban Colleges in the Northeast: 94 Compared
FAQ
What is Long Island University's acceptance rate? 86.2% for fall 2024: 17,717 of 20,564 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Long Island University? $42,432 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Long Island University? About 5,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Long Island University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1110–1350.
What is the campus setting at Long Island University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Long Island University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Long Island University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
