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Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus was established in the year 1926. The campus is located at the intersection of Flatbush and De Kalb avenues. It offers various degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. LIU’s Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is one of the largest and oldest pharmacy schools in the U.S.
The LIU Brooklyn Campus comprises:
The campus is home to the prestigious George Polk Awards in journalism. The sports team of LIU Brooklyn Campus are nicknamed the Blackbirds. Their basketball team won the National Invitation Tournament in 1939 and 1941.
Long Island University Brooklyn is located in a large city, in Brooklyn, NY. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Long Island University Brooklyn top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Long Island University Brooklyn often study medicine and therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 400 to 500 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Long Island University Brooklyn tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 8,174 students (5,829 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Long Island University Brooklyn.
Students sports include formal participation in Northeast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5372
General Phone: (718) 488-1000
http://www.liu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 282 | special ed, ESL instruction, school counseling, multilingual education, elementary school teaching, adult literacy instructor, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 229 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 216 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 198 | psychology, physical therapy, community health services, school psychology, clinical psychology, mental health counseling, communication disorders services, marriage and family therapy |
| Business and Management | 198 | business management, marketing research, accounting, finance, human resources, taxation, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | humanities, interdisciplinary studies, political science, English, social services, sociology, speech and rhetoric, economics, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | physician assistant, speech pathology, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, health service and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 86 | social work, public administration |
| Medical Administration | 79 | pharmacy courses, health care facilities management |
| Science | 68 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 47 | occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Media | 38 | mass communication, communication studies, journalism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Music | 6 | music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | dance |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Brooklyn in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 815 | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree | 580 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 203 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 44 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Long Island University Brooklyn had a total enrollment of 8,174 students (5,829 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Long Island University Brooklyn offers campus housing for 700 of its 5,829 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,307 | 3,199 | 60% | 1,186 | 37% |
| Men | 1,608 | 969 | 60% | 360 | 37% |
| Women | 3,699 | 2,230 | 60% | 826 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,574 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,574 |
| Room and board | $ 10,400 |
| Room charge | $ 6,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Long Island University Brooklyn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275116)
Long Island University Brooklyn has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 57 | $114,270 | 29 | $100,101 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 36 | $81,982 | 52 | $80,150 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 52 | $73,159 | 73 | $75,240 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,949 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 146 | $91,272 | 158 | $80,981 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 99 | 179 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Track | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 71 | 95 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing Research
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island University Brooklyn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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