Long Island University Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.05%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,426
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 20,564 students have applied and 17,717 students have allowed to admit to Long Island University (Acceptance rate: 86.16%). Long Island's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.05 % where 1,426 students have finally enrolled out of 17,717 admitted students.
Long Island acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Touro University and Clarkson University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.16%).
Long Island enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.13%).
How to Apply to Long Island University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Long Island. Long Island offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.liu.edu/post/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.liu.edu/quickapp2/ |
| Financial Aid | www.liu.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | webapps2.liu.edu/netpricecalc/Calculator.aspx?campus=P |
| Veterans Tuition | www.liu.edu/student-success/learning-center/veteranservices |
| Athletic | www.liu.edu/about/accreditations/student-consumer-outcomes |
| Disability Service | https://www.liu.edu/student-success/learning-center/disability-support-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Long Island and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Long Island University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Long Island University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,320). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 1,220 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,320 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Long Island University, 343 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 680 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,220 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Long Island University, 57 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 24 | 26 |
Long Island Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Long Island University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |