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Students attend Long Island University Riverhead in Riverhead, NY, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Long Island University Riverhead degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Long Island University Riverhead is known for its programs in education and teaching and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Long Island University Riverhead has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 215 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Long Island University Riverhead are 40 years old or older.
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 Riverhead
121 Speonk-Riverhead Rd
Riverhead, NY 11901-3499
General Phone: (631) 287-8010
http://liu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 11 | biopsychology, biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | clinical psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences, English, creative writing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer graphics |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | special ed administration, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting, business management, business |
| Transportation | 2 | merchant marine officer |
| Media | 1 | public relations and advertising |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social work courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Riverhead in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 26 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Long Island University Riverhead had a total enrollment of 215 students (191 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 57% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverhead, 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.
Financial Aid:
Long Island University Riverhead participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 002751A2)
Long Island University Riverhead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $85,178 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island University Riverhead Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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