Long Island University

Brooklyn, New York

Founded in 1926, Long Island University educates and empowers men and women from all walks of life through a rigorous liberal arts education. As one of the largest private universities, LIU’s multiple campuses throughout New York and around the world offer more than 500 undergraduate degrees, all of which come with a liberal arts foundation that prepares students for lifelong success. This wide-reaching scope of LIU—across both physical locations as well as academic disciplines—firmly proves the success of its mission: Access and Excellence.

The University’s original downtown location offers students a place to cultivate continual growth and broaden their intercultural and education experience. LIU Brooklyn offers many opportunities for students to learn both in the classroom and out in the world. Students at LIU Brooklyn strive to become their best selves thanks to the plethora of activities available at their fingertips, whether they be academic or extracurricular. This lively college environment is designed for growth, success, and true fulfillment.

The growth of the University, as well as the growing population outside of the city, prompted the purchase of a new campus on Marjorie Merriweather Post’s estate. Located on the Gold Coast of Long Island, LIU Post is a small campus with big resources. Here, students enjoy the intimacy of a small school while learning and thriving with the resources of a metropolitan university. LIU Post further enriches the University’s assets with its world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.

The Brooklyn, Post, and Global campuses each serve the LIU’s overall goal to prepare students to lead meaningful, educated lives while serving their communities and the world at large.

Get to know Long Island University

3,945

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

Enrolled female students

70%

Enrolled male students

30%

Gender Ratio

Full-time students

86%

Part-time students

14%

Full-time to Part-time Ratio

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Retention rate

Full-time faculty

40%

Adjuncts

60%

Faculty Ratio

13:1

Student/teacher ratio

$35,038

Full-time tuition cost

4-year graduation rate

5-year graduation rate

6-year graduation rate

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Out-of-state students

Benefits

Campus Resources

Career Services
Writing Center
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Counseling

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admissions & Aid

Engaged Students

“It is with great pride that we present the LIU Brooklyn Honors College. This program is designed to provide academically gifted students with unique learning opportunities, real-world experiences, and collaborative research. For those interested in a challenging curriculum that will build global perspectives and provoke new levels of critical thinking, we encourage you to explore the LIU Brooklyn Honors College, which will elevate you to new levels of personal and professional development.” – Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, President, Long Island University

At LIU, an education is more than assignments, exams, and projects. Students are encouraged to think about their education within the context of the greater world around them.

HONORS
Both LIU Post and LIU Brooklyn’s honors colleges allow students to elevate their learning with challenging coursework in an enriched liberal arts environment. Students in the honors college learn in small groups, allowing themselves to thrive as independent thinkers with a voice. Through the honors program, students have the ability not only to work alongside motivated peers and network with professionals, but they can also take on exciting, active learning experiences. For example, LIU Brooklyn students can enjoy a wilderness seminar co-sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council and the U.S. Park Service, while LIU Post students might sign up for the “Partners in the Parks Program” to explore the Grand Canyon and the Everglades. What’s more, honors students have exclusive access to globetrotting travel seminars, venturing off to such cultural centers as Venice, Madrid, Paris, London, and Dublin.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
At LIU Post, students find a vibrant community of passionate and driven people. Many students choose to participate in one or more of the more than 70 student organizations. They can join the student government, jazz ensembles, the “Pioneer” campus newspaper, and other clubs.

LIU Brooklyn’s student organizations span all areas of interest as well, including multiculturalism, media production, and pre-professional pharmaceutical studies. As home to LIU’s school of pharmacy, it is only natural for a variety of interest groups to draw together aspiring healthcare practitioners.

Both the Brooklyn and Post campuses host a thriving Greek community, each with six sororities and five fraternities.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
LIU believes in the power of community service. The LIU Cares initiative connects 20,000 students, 3,500 faculty and staff, and 200,000 alumni to service opportunities through volunteerism and community engagement. In 2018, for example, students from both the Post and Brooklyn campuses traveled to Puerto Rico soon after it was hit by Hurricane Maria to clean homes, build beds, and serve at an orphanage.

STUDY ABROAD
Students can study abroad to take their classroom knowledge out into the world. Faculty-led Study Abroad at LIU offers students the opportunity to spend their summers or winters in different locations across the world. Courses are open both to current LIU students as well as to visiting students from other colleges and universities. LIU’s global reach makes it easy for anyone to explore the world as part of an international network of scholars.

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 3%
Hispanic/Latino: 15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 22%
White, non-Hispanic: 21%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 16%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 18%

Great Teaching

ESTEEMED FACULTY
LIU’s professors are passionate professionals who care about helping students achieve their full potential. Faculty are made up of Fulbright Fellows, conductors of award-winning research, scholarly residences at the world’s top institutions, and much more.

PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE AT LIU BROOKLYN
LIU Brooklyn hosts an abundance of independent study options as well as unique Experiential Seminars to give students a one-of-a-kind college education. These opportunities give students the chance to personalize their education in a way that immerses them in what interests them most about their area of study. Hands-on learning is one of the most effective—and exciting—ways in which a student can grasp a complex topic and answer tough questions. Research, in whatever way it’s conducted, will ultimately gear students up to be critical thinkers, strategic problem solvers, and truly skilled academics.

THE FIRST YEAR AT LIU POST
Every year, LIU Post draws first-year students together to read a common text. Each text is carefully chosen by a committee of faculty, administrators, and students for its relevance to contemporary issues and facets of the human experience. The Common Read is a fun and exciting introduction to the self-reflection, critical thinking, and methods of inquiry unique to a liberal arts education and LIU. Students engage with the text on multiple levels through activities and programs in the Post Foundation course. This first-year seminar integrates academic principles to lay the foundation for success with help from faculty and library staff guide to learn effective research skills.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
With a broad and comprehensive catalog of majors and degree programs across nine academic units, LIU offers the flexibility to explore interests, discover intellectual passions, and embark on academic paths that lead students to careers of their dreams. The Brooklyn campus is home to more than 125 programs, while the Post campus hosts more than 150!

Vibrant Communities

“Make the most of your first year and learn all about the many activities and services we offer our students. Discover everything LIU Brooklyn has to offer—from world-class faculty to unique experiential learning opportunities to student clubs and organizations where you’ll form lifelong friendships.” – LIU Brooklyn

LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Moving to college can be intimidating, but LIU Brooklyn helps new students feel right at home from the very start. The University’s Learning Communities double as both an enhancement to the academic experience as well as a firm foundation for new friendships. In small groups, students work side-by-side as they are put in touch with leadership, internship, and other academic opportunities both on and off campus. Learning Communities are sure to form strong bonds between those who participate, engaging them in shared classes and collaborative projects.

SCHOOL LOCATION
“Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, the city’s fastest growing economic and cultural neighborhood, LIU Brooklyn has been a cornerstone of progressive education for nearly 90 years.”

ATHLETICS
Ranked as a division I school in the NCAA, LIU Brooklyn offers a variety of varsity sports. With 12 women’s sports and 5 men’s sports to choose from, students can compete with the help of their LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds cheering them on.

Successful Outcomes

Both LIU campuses offer their own unique history, beauty, and activities making them an exciting place to live, learn, and thrive.

LIU BROOKLYN – A METROPOLITAN HUB
As the original campus of the Long Island University system, LIU Brooklyn is overflowing with a history of academic excellence and social justice. Located in the heart of Brooklyn’s cultural center, students have access to world-class arts and entertainment venues like BAM and the Barclays Center and are short train ride away from Manhattan.

LIU POST – THE LAND OF THE GREAT GATSBY
LIU Post is located on Long Island’s North Shore, which earned the moniker of “the Gold Coast” when early-twentieth-century tycoons claimed it for their posh estates. The neighborhood is a quaint yet beautiful suburb cloistered from the bustle of the city. Students enjoy the quiet luxury of Greenvale with easy access to the resources of New York City.

LIU Post is also proud to offer a close-knit community where students can live and learn. From quiet study areas to semi-private suites, each residence hall is designed with students in mind. Campus living allows students to cultivate lasting relationships with their peers and be totally immersed in college life. Post also offers unique themed housing options focused on different academic, cultural, and personal interests. Options include:

First-Year & New Transfer Students: These communities allow new students to find support and excitement in their first days on campus.
Honors: Honors College Students can immerse themselves further into the LIU honors experience by living together on a single floor in Post Hall.
Intensified Study: For those who seek a more focused academic experience, the Intensified Study community has 24-hour quiet hours all year round.
Graduate and Upperclassmen: These 3-4 bedroom suites are designated for graduate and upperclassmen students 21 years and older.

THRIVING ARTS ON BOTH CAMPUSES
LIU Brooklyn’s Kumble theater is a hub for artistic expression and creativity. Made possible by Trustee Steven J. Kumble, the 320-seat theater is a state-of-the art performance venue. Each performance upholds LIU’s mission to enlighten and expand the minds of its students.

LIU Post is home to Long Island’s own cultural venue, Tilles Center for The Performing Arts, at which nearly 30 student and faculty ensembles perform beautiful pieces of music, theatre, and dance. LIU Post is a leader in artistic expression in any desired medium.

Admissions & Aid

Admission

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 610
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT English
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 28

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $35,038
Fees: $1,940
Room: $8,532
Board: $5,188

Aid

With $100 million worth of scholarships awarded each year, students have ample opportunity to obtain aid based on merit, honors, and other recognitions.

What Others are Saying

“LIU Brooklyn continues to enable students to realize their full potential as ethically grounded, intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens.”

— – Long Island University