Long Island University (LIU)
Founded 1926
President Kimberly Cline (President)
Fees USD 43,370
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Long Island University (LIU) is a private university founded in 1926 with campuses in Brooklyn (LIU Brooklyn) and Brookville on Long Island (LIU Post). LIU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, enrolling approximately 15,000 students and offering more than 250 academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. LIU is particularly known for its pharmacy, health professions, business, education, and arts programs.
Schools and Colleges
- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy — PharmD and pharmaceutical sciences
- College of Management — Business, accounting, and management programs
- College of Education, Information and Technology — Teacher education and library science
- College of Arts, Communications and Design — Journalism, media, fine arts, and design
- College of Veterinary Medicine — One of the few veterinary medicine programs in the Northeast
- School of Health Professions — Nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies
How to Apply
- Application: Common App with LIU supplement
- Application Fee: $50
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1010–1230, ACT 20–27
- Essays: Personal statement required
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 61+ or IELTS 5.5+
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: December 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~79%
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 recommended