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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Long Island University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.39
Average High School GPA
1198
SAT Midpoint
January 5
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Long Island University?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Long Island accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 14,332 people applied and 13,279 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
8823 / 9485 (93%)
Men
4456 / 4847 (92%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Long Island University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Long Island University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Long Island University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Long Island considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Interview

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Long Island University?

3.39
Average High School GPA
1198
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Long Island University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.39. 20% of freshmen who attended Long Island were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
23%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
7%

Long Island is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

35%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
Math Mean
596
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
602
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1100
Composite Mean
1198
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Long Island University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 5
Regular admission deadline

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