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Long Island University - C. W. Post Campus is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York. It is the largest campus of the private Long Island University system. It is named after breakfast cereal inventor Charles William Post. The campus is spread across an area of 307 acres of rolling hills in Brookville, on Long Island's North Shore.
C.W. Post offers students a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The C. W. Post undergraduate program is ranked in the fourth tier of the "Best National Universities" category of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2008 edition.
C.W. Post is governed by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the East Coast Conference (ECC), and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Long Island University Post is in a large suburb, in Brookville, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Long Island University Post earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Long Island University Post include education and teaching.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Long Island University Post in 2007-2008, 19% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 540.
Some professors at Long Island University Post are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Long Island University Post, in 2007-2008, had 8,361 students (6,986 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Long Island University is to provide excellence and access in private higher education to people from all backgrounds who seek to expand their knowledge and prepare themselves for meaningful, educated lives and for service to their communities and the world.
At its core a liberal arts institution, the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is dedicated to meeting the needs and expanding the horizons of all our students, whether in the arts and sciences, or professional schools or through life-long learning. We at C.W. Post are committed to providing highly individualized educational experiences in every department and program from the freshman year through advanced doctoral research in selected areas. The emphasis on the student learner is evident; in our facultyÆs devotion to excellence in teaching, our intensive advisement system, and our encouragement of experiential learning through cooperative education, internships, practica, community service, study abroad, research projects, and artistic performance. Our students benefit as well from the CampusÆs participation in one of the nationÆs largest private university systems, and from our ability to draw on the unparalleled cultural and professional resources of New York City and Long Island. Graduates of C.W. Post will have developed strong critical and expressive abilities, civic responsibility, and a mature understanding of the ideas, events and forces shaping the modern world."
More complete details are provided below.
Long Island University C W Post Campus
720 Northern Blvd
Brookville, NY 11548-1300
General Phone: (516) 299-2900
http://www.liu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 611 | biology teaching, special ed, school counseling, art education, physical education teaching, English teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Business and Management | 280 | business management, accounting, taxation, business, international finance, business and related services, finance, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 255 | library science courses, political science, history, sociology, public history and archival administration, economics, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 89 | psychology, art therapy, clinical psychology, community health services, geropsychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 69 | speech pathology, radiographer, medical lab tech, perfusion tech, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 56 | computer graphics, information technology, computer science, system administration, computer engineering, web design, information science, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 53 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 45 | broadcast journalism, journalism, radio and television, public relations |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 32 | various performing arts, acting, theatre arts management, dance, drama |
| Science | 30 | biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology and immunology, geology, biotechnology, cardiovascular science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 21 | film studies, photography, film and photography, multimedia |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | nutrition sciences, clinical nutritionist |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, arts management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing, critical care nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work, public administration, social work courses, food and nutrition |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, math, applied mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health care administration, medical records admin, health care facilities management |
| Music | 7 | music, music performance, voice |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism, fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Law | 0 | tax law |
| Engineering | 0 | manufacturing engineering |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Post in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 878 | 101 |
| Master's degree | 761 | 96 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Long Island University Post had a total enrollment of 8,361 students (6,986 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Long Island University Post offers campus housing for 1,940 of its 6,986 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brookville, 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 | 5,701 | 1,081 | 19% | 944 | 87% |
| Men | 2,012 | 432 | 21% | 377 | 87% |
| Women | 3,689 | 649 | 18% | 565 | 87% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,400 |
| Room and board | $ 10,520 |
| Room charge | $ 3,320 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,085 |
Financial Aid:
Long Island University Post participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275100)
Long Island University Post 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 | 79 | $111,189 | 37 | $102,913 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 59 | $93,262 | 66 | $84,510 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 38 | $77,811 | 42 | $71,161 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 178 | $97,549 | 146 | $85,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 100 | 186 |
| Track | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Football | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 77 | 109 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cardiovascular Science
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Geropsychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island University Post Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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