Long Island University Acceptance Rate
Brookville, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,398
- Admitted
- 11,130
- Yield
- 10.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Long Island University's acceptance rate has risen from 83% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,555 to 12,398 (+89%) over that period.
Its 89.8% rate makes Long Island University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Long Island University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,555 | 5,442 | 83% | 563 |
| 2015–16 | 6,371 | 5,134 | 80.6% | 530 |
| 2016–17 | 6,724 | 5,479 | 81.5% | 535 |
| 2017–18 | 6,951 | 5,748 | 82.7% | 694 |
| 2018–19 | 14,540 | 10,983 | 75.5% | 975 |
| 2019–20 | 13,328 | 10,675 | 80.1% | 1,280 |
| 2020–21 | 14,341 | 12,191 | 85% | 1,155 |
| 2021–22 | 17,423 | 16,259 | 93.3% | 1,198 |
| 2022–23 | 14,332 | 13,279 | 92.7% | 1,107 |
| 2023–24 | 12,398 | 11,130 | 89.8% | 1,120 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,485 | 6,743 | 90.1% |
| Men | 4,518 | 4,001 | 88.6% |
| Another gender | 395 | 386 | 97.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 560–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 5% |
How Long Island University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Long Island University's acceptance rate?
Long Island University's acceptance rate is 89.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,130 admitted of 12,398 applicants).
Is Long Island University test optional?
Long Island University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Long Island University?
Long Island University received 12,398 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,130.
What SAT score do you need for Long Island University?
Admitted students at Long Island University typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Long Island University getting harder to get into?
Long Island University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.liu.edu/.