Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY
86% admitted · $15,093/yr after aid
Long Island University
Brookville, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,862
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $65,934
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Long Island University is a private nonprofit college in Brookville, NY with 5,520 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1224 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,862 per year ($19,387 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,934 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,398
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,130
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–670
200800
SAT Math550–680
200800
ACT Composite21–30
136
What Long Island University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $55,604
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,276
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,387
- $30–48k$19,216
- $48–75k$22,498
- $75–110k$27,237
- $110k+$28,799
Get a personal estimate with Long Island University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $65,934
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,520
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 18%
- White37%
- Hispanic19%
- Black15%
- Asian12%
Long Island University FAQ
What is Long Island University's acceptance rate?+
Long Island University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Long Island University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1224.
What ACT score do you need for Long Island University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–30.
Is Long Island University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Long Island University?+
In Fall 2023, 12,398 students applied to Long Island University and 11,130 were admitted; 1,120 enrolled.
Does Long Island University consider legacy status?+
No. Long Island University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Long Island University require an essay?+
Long Island University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Long Island University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $55,604 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,862.
What is Long Island University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 192448 · How we use this data
Similar colleges
Closest in selectivity and size
