Long Island University - Post

Long Island University - Post is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Brookville, New York. Long Island University Post was founded in 1954 and now enrolls around 15,066 students a year, including 10,403 undergrads. Long Island University Post provides on-campus housing for up to 2,033 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Long Island University Post! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Long Island University Post's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Long Island University Post students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Long Island University Post has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Long Island University Post has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Long Island University Post on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Long Island University Post on the Student Life page.

2021 Long Island University Post Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	85%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	84.2%
Tuition	$37,182

Is Long Island University Post a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Long Island University Post offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Long Island University Post Acceptance Rate 2021

The acceptance rate at Long Island University Post is 85%. Last year, 14,341 students applied to Long Island University Post and 12,191 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Long Island University Post

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Long Island University Post, around 73% come back the next year. Around 41% of students who started at Long Island University Post earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Long Island University Post Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Long Island University Post's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $224.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $13,274 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Long Island University Post

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Long Island University Post. Based on this information, how does Long Island University Post sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Long Island University Post a good school for you?

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Where is Long Island University Post?

Long Island University Post is located in the suburban setting of Brookville, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see Long Island University Post for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 495 to Brookville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Long Island University Post and Brookville are like without leaving home.

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