Long Island University Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
CollegesRef editorial
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $23,862 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for Long Island University and New York Institute of Technology, side by side.
Compare with New York Institute of TechnologyVerified facts
Did you know? Long Island University
- 86.2%Long Island University admitted 16,259 of 17,423 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 7.3%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 1,190 of 16,259.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $23,862average net price after grants for aided students, against $43,276 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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