Long Island University Admission Requirements
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Long Island University Admission Overview
Long Island University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Long Island University admitted 86.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 1110-1350 / ACT 21-30. Long Island University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Long Island University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Long Island University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Long Island University
Acceptance Rate
The Long Island University acceptance rate is 86.2%. Last year, 17,717 of 20,564 applicants were admitted. That is the 114th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Long Island University and can you get accepted?
Long Island University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Long Island University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Long Island University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.36Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Long Island University typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Long Island University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #68 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Long Island University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1350Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 550
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 680
- Composite 1350
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Long Island University typically score around a 1230 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1350) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 80th percentile nationally. Long Island University ranks #52 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1350
SAT policy
Long Island University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Long Island University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 18
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 26
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Long Island University typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Long Island University places #58 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Long Island University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
73% of Long Island University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Long Island University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Long Island University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Long Island University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1350); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192448.
GPA calculator: Long Island University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026