At a glance
Average net price
$33,062
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.1%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
5,520
In-state tuition
$42,432
Out-of-state tuition
$42,432
Cost of attendance
$55,424
Median earnings (10y)
$59,950
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,224
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 77.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (53% of credentials).
- STEM8%
- Health53%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services7%
- Health professions52.6%~2,905 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.2%~673 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~404 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~321 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.5%~250 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~167 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology2.4%~135 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~107 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.4%~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.3%~71 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 894 | $94,012 | $31,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 354 | — | $25,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 352 | $93,840 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 338 | $113,710 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 206 | $67,967 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 203 | $65,621 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 179 | $56,494 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 174 | $37,691 | $22,570 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 171 | $47,971 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 152 | $27,028 | $25,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 134 | $45,183 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 126 | $111,859 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 123 | $62,291 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 113 | $73,520 | $28,545 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 113 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 99 | — | $26,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master's | 98 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 97 | $49,972 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $20,417 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $27,579 | $23,343 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 83 | $40,031 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 80 | $41,864 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 79 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 78 | $31,352 | $26,500 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 75 | $55,989 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 74 | $30,497 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 73 | $107,512 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 72 | $105,028 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 72 | $40,098 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 70 | $49,755 | $23,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 68 | $60,097 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 66 | $55,331 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 58 | $40,330 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 58 | $42,820 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Graduate certificate | 55 | $70,455 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 51 | $22,337 | $25,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 49 | $35,324 | $27,531 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 42 | $21,326 | $22,593 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Graduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Long Island University
Long Island University is a large institution located in Brookville, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,520 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Long Island University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,062 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,432 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,424 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,950 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Long Island University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (53% of credentials), business (12% of credentials), humanities & arts (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Long Island University accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,224. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Brookville, New York (suburb), Long Island University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Long Island University
Q.How much does Long Island University cost?
The average net price at Long Island University is $33,062 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,424.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Long Island University?
Long Island University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Long Island University?
Long Island University admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Long Island University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Long Island University graduate earns $59,950 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Long Island University?
Published tuition is $42,432 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Long Island University located?
Long Island University is located in Brookville, New York (ZIP 11548).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Long Island University at their official website.