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Long Island University Computer Science Programs

Long Island University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Long Island University Rankings

Long Island University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#37 of 52	State — New York
Overall Quality	#110 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#585 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Long Island University?

Contact information for Long Island University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548-1327
Phone:	5162992900
Website:	www.liu.edu/
Admissions:	www.liu.edu/post/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.liu.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Long Island University?

You can apply to Long Island University online at: https://apply.liu.edu/quickapp2/

Long Island University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Long Island University

These are the things Long Island University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Long Island University?

Long Island University maintains an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Long Island University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 670. Math scores were between 550 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1110 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Long Island University ranged between 21 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Long Island University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,718	5,621	84%
Women	11,863	10,229	86%

Can I Afford Long Island University?

The average net price after aid at Long Island University is $23,901. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,248
In-State Fees	$2,184
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,248
Out-of-State Fees	$2,184
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,432
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,432

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 9% of students at Long Island University receive some form of financial aid (1,112 students).

Nearly 40% of students at Long Island University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,263 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,979.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Long Island University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,543 per year.

Long Island University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,919 students enrolled at Long Island University. Long Island University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,478 undergraduate students at Long Island University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Long Island University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	608
Black or African American	438
Hispanic	887
White	2,503
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	136
Non-Resident	115

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Long Island University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,073
New Jersey	38
Texas	28
Florida	24
Pennsylvania	20

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Long Island University Graduate Student Diversity

4,569 of Long Island University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Long Island University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Long Island University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	447
Black or African American	479
Hispanic	520
White	1,667
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	114
Non-Resident	1,009

Online Learning at Long Island University

Long Island University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 114 students took at least one online class and 327 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Long Island University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Long Island University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	10	21	—	31
Information Science/Studies	—	9	8	17
Computer Programming	11	—	—	11
Computer Science	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Long Island University

Long Island University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Long Island University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.