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Long Island University

Greenvale, NY

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $23K
  • SAT Range
    1100–1320
  • Graduation Rate
    46%

Long Island University is a medium, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a large city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the Institution

Founded in 1926, Long Island University (LIU) is a nationally ranked private, doctoral university with main campuses in Brookville and Brooklyn, New York and located in one of the fastest-growing markets in the United States. Primed for growth, Long Island University was acclaimed as a "Top 10 Achiever" in the country in 2021 by Forbes Magazine and strategically located in the New York Metropolitan Area that celebrates a booming, diverse population, premier centers for culture and the arts, internationally recognized companies, and acclaimed research. As a pre-eminent institution for transformational leadership, Long Island University is focused on elite partnerships, innovative programs, high research activity, academic excellence, and championship athletics. Renowned for research excellence, Long Island University's prestigious partnerships include the United Nations, NASA, Dassault Systems, and Brookhaven National Labs, and provide a major economic engine for growth. In 2020, Long Island University launched its College of Veterinary Medicine, joining Cornell, Tufts, and the University of Pennsylvania as one of four veterinary schools in the Northeast, and only 33 in the nation. The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment will open in 2021 in partnership with the preeminent entertainment company founded by Jay-Z, allowing students unprecedented access to visiting artists, elite professors and exclusive internship opportunities. Also in 2021, the Roosevelt School at Long Island University was launched as an elite institution for education, scholarship and practice in global relations, diplomacy, leadership, and service. The Roosevelt School is inspired by the legacies of the 26th President of the U.S., Theodore Roosevelt; the 32nd President of the U.S., Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Applications, SAT scores, and graduation rates continue to rise as Long Island University expands in-demand programs and research productivity while offering millions of dollars in scholarships.

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College Board Code
2070
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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