Long Island University — acceptance rate 90%, tuition $39,458Long Island University campus, Brookville, NY. Photo: This photo was taken by participant/team Zefferus as part of the Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan project on October 4, 2008. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. You are free: to share – to copy,, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
F
26/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A+
99/100
Prestige
C
40/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
16,322
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Long Island University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$59,950
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,543
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,577
Median debt at graduation
57.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,224
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
17.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Long Island University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Long Island University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,158,180
Avg rent near campus: $3,042/mo — vs ~$1,259/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11542 (3.5% cap, Glen Cove)
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🏆 Where Long Island University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Long Island University?
Long Island University has an acceptance rate of 90%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Long Island University?
Tuition at Long Island University is
$39,458 for in-state students
and $39,458 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Long Island University?
The graduation rate at Long Island University is 55%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Long Island University a good school?
Long Island University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Long Island University?
Long Island University has a total enrollment of 16,322 students.
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