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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 located in a large suburb, in Brookville, New York. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Long Island University Post 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 Post often study education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 81% of applicants were rejected at Long Island University Post. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 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, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Long Island University Post offers classes to 9,912 students (7,275 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Long Island University Post has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in New York Collegiate Athletic Conference and Northeast 10 Conference competitions.
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
Admissions Phone: (516) 299-2900
Financial Aid Phone: (516) 299-2338
http://www.liu.edu
Long Island University Post awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 856 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, computer teaching, special ed, ESL instruction, math teaching, art education, ... |
| Business And Management | 295 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, taxation, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 236 | library science, English, political science, history, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 113 | psychology, clinical psychology, art therapy, community health services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 110 | criminal justice and safety |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 68 | multimedia, film studies, photography |
| Media | 61 | broadcast journalism, public relations, journalism |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | audiology and speech pathology, radiographyer, medical lab tech, perfusion tech, health service and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | food and nutrition, public administration, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer and info science, information technology, computer science |
| Medical Adminstration | 35 | health care facilities management, medical records admin |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies, arts management |
| Science | 30 | microbiology and immunology, biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | acting, drama, dance |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Music | 12 | music performance, music, voice |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Medicine | 6 | gerontology |
| Engineering | 5 | manufacturing engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Post in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,204 | 60 |
| Bachelor's degree | 840 | 70 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, Long Island University Post had a total enrollment of 9,912 students (7,275 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 52% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 87% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
Long Island University Post offers campus housing for 1,940 of its 7,275 (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 | 5,401 | 1,048 | 19% | 1,018 | 97% |
| Men | 1,968 | 431 | 22% | 425 | 99% |
| Women | 3,433 | 617 | 18% | 593 | 96% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (516) 299-2900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,100 |
| Room and board | $ 9,360 |
| Room charge | $ 5,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 625 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,062 |
Financial Aid:
Long Island University Post participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (516) 299-2338
Long Island University Post has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 125 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 50 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 80 | $97,686 | 36 | $92,441 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $82,008 | 58 | $67,813 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $70,713 | 44 | $63,324 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $55,534 | 6 | $55,879 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 184 | $85,109 | 145 | $71,982 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 125 | 214 |
| Track | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 106 | 146 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology 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/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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