LIU Brooklyn
LIU Brooklyn is a 4-year private university in the New York City borough of Brooklyn and the original campus of Long Island University. LIU Brooklyn confers undergrad degrees in over 125 academic programs in liberal arts, business, fine arts, and education. In addition to classroom space, the Brooklyn campus is home to the Kumble Theater which provides a venue for speaker series, film festivals, and student art shows. For a break from classes, LIU Brooklyn is a short distance from attractions such the Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as a quick subway ride from Manhattan.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
70%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1124
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,982
Total Number of Undergrads
3,945
Classroom Sizes
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
28%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $37,613 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,613 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,201
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,875
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,734
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,338
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$266
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
65
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blackbirds
School Colors
black and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Washington
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,400
What Students Are Saying
I really like this campus a lot because of the diversity of events and clubs available. I really like the teacher to student ratio, professors always have the time to help their students. I also like the diversity of the students on campus.
Bassam from Suffern, NY
Long Island University is a great college experience. The professors are very helpful, and make lessons clear, they are also very easy to make meetings with. The schools advisors are great with helping with the financial department, as well as with classes.
Eiriena from Staten Island, NY
LIU- Brooklyn is a great university to pursue any career. The faculty here at LIU are always willing to help, and push the students to become all that they can be. I recommend LIU to any student.
Aliciya from Worcester, MA
Long Island University is very Diverse.
The attractions around the school are beautiful.
The school is very prestigious.
The attractions around the school are beautiful.
The school is very prestigious.
Chinaemerem from New City, NY
Long Island University is a diverse college with people of many races. The teachers are nice and very helpful with different topics.The campus is really pretty and spacious, with many places to sit and relax, or study.
I give this college a ten out of ten because it makes you feel so secure and at home. The staff work very well and hard to make sure i was taken care of and that all of my questions were answered.
Jeremiah from Cockeysville, MD
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