More selective than 22% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Long Island University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Long Island University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Long Island University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 670 |
| SAT math | 550 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Long Island University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 560–670 | 550–680 | 21–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 580–670 | 560–680 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Long Island University compared with other New York colleges?
Long Island University has the 109th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 84% | 77% | $22,709 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent | 85% | 57% | $21,696 |
| 107 | Mercy University | 86% | 46% | $14,072 |
| 108 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | 86% | 20% | $5,718 |
| 109 | Long Island University | 86% | 57% | $33,062 |
| 110 | Villa Maria College | 87% | 31% | $13,494 |
| 111 | Iona University | 87% | 56% | $29,188 |
| 112 | Manhattanville University | 87% | 58% | $20,991 |
| 113 | Niagara University | 87% | 75% | $17,248 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Long Island University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Long Island University admissions questions
What is the Long Island University acceptance rate?
Long Island University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,130 of 12,398 applicants were admitted.
Does Long Island University require the SAT or ACT?
Long Island University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Long Island University?
The middle 50% of Long Island University enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1350 on the SAT and 21–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Long Island University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,120 of 11,130).
Is Long Island University getting harder to get into?
Long Island University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Long Island University overview