Long Island University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,458

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,620

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

12,398 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

16,322

48.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.1%

601 Graduates

About

Long Island University is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Long Island University were Registered Nursing (416 degrees awarded), Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (178 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees).

In 2023, 3,259 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Long Island University. 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,315 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (478 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Long Island University is $39,458, which is $14,883 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Long Island University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,005 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Long Island University is $39,458, which is $14,883 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,620.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Long Island University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,458

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Long Island University was $39,458. The cost of tuition at Long Island University is $14,883 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Long Island University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,620

2023 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Long Island University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,620. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Long Island University grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Long Island University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,938

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Long Island University was of $20,938 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.02% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Long Island University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Long Island University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.52% with respect to 2022, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Long Island University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Long Island University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3005 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Long Island University received 12,398 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.5% annual growth. Out of those 12,398 applicants, 11,130 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 16,322 students enrolled at Long Island University in 2023. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Long Island University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

11,130

Accepted Out of 12,398

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Long Island University was 89.8% (11,130 admissions from 12,398 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 13.5%, while admissions declined by 16.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Long Island University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2023)

391

Scores Submitted (2023)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Long Island University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Long Island University had a total enrollment of 16,322 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Long Island University is 7,923 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,399. This means that 48.5% of students enrolled at Long Island University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Long Island University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 9.14% Black or African American, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.098% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Long Island University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.7%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (8.66%) and White Male (8.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Long Island University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,322 students. The full-time enrollment at Long Island University is 7,923 and the part-time enrollment is 8,399. This means that 48.5% of students enrolled at Long Island University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Long Island University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Long Island University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Long Island University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Long Island University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,129 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,341 enrolled students
Asian
1,756 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Long Island University is 43.7% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 9.14% Black or African American, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.098% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,180 students (13.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,575 more women than men received degrees from Long Island University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Long Island University is white (1,315 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (478 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Long Island University is Registered Nursing (416 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (178 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Long Island University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (83 degrees awarded), Health (1,624 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Long Island University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,606,096 people), Registered nurses (1,555,772 people), Secondary school teachers (507,110 people), Education administrators (316,778 people), and Social workers, all other (282,875 people).

The most specialized majors at Long Island University in 2023 are Library Science (83 degrees awarded), Health (1,624 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees), Education (399 degrees), and Psychology (190 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Long Island University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Long Island University are Library Science (83 degrees awarded), Health (1,624 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees), Education (399 degrees), and Psychology (190 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Long Island University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,873,973 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,621,073 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (341,676 people), Outpatient care centers (322,473 people), and Offices of physicians (230,168 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Long Island University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
416 degrees awarded
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
178 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
91 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Long Island University was Registered Nursing with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Long Island University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

842

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,417

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 842 degrees were awarded to men at Long Island University, which is 0.348 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,417).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Long Island University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Long Island University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.07 times more than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Long Island University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.21 times more than the 67 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from Long Island University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Long Island University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11.5% of graduates (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
478 degrees awarded
Black or African American
427 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Long Island University is white (1,315 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (478 degrees).

10.4% of degree recipients (340 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
964 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
372 degrees awarded
White Male
351 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Long Island University is white female (964 degrees awarded). There were 2.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (372 degrees).

Operations

Long Island University has an endowment valued at nearly $399M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.9M (9.24%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Long Island University had a total salary expenditure of 305M. Long Island University employs 125 Associate professors, 123 Assistant professors and 104 Professors. Most academics at Long Island University are Female Assistant professor (84), Female Associate professor (67), and Male Professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Long Island University are: Management, with 276 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees.

Endowment

$399M

2023 Endowment

8.84%

growth from 2022

Long Island University has an endowment valued at about $399M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Long Island University grew 8.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $349M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Long Island University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.6M - Federal
$4.39M - State
$451k - Local

As of 2023, Long Island University received $11.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.39M from state grants and contracts, and $451k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$125M

2023 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Long Island University paid a median of $125M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($305M) and a 2.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.54% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$42M

Instructional Salaries

362

Number of Employees

In 2023, Long Island University paid a total of $42M to 362 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

125 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

276 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Long Island University were Associate professor with 125 employees, Assistant professor with 123 employees, and Professor with 104 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Long Island University were Management with 276 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Long Island University was Female Assistant professor with 84 employees, Female Associate professor with 67 employees, and Male Professor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Long Island University.

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