Long Island University Rockland can be found in Orangeburg, New York (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Long Island University Rockland.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching and medical adminstration.
Long Island University Rockland does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 426 students were enrolled in the school. Long Island University Rockland has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at Long Island University Rockland are female.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Long Island University - Rockland Campus
70 Route 340
Orangeburg, NY 10962-2219
General Phone: (845) 359-7200
Admissions Phone: (845) 359-7200
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 359-7200
http://www.liu.edu
Long Island University Rockland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 132 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, school counseling, educational administration |
| Business And Management | 16 | business management, finance, accounting |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care facilities management |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Rockland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 159 | 10 |
In 2005, Long Island University Rockland had a total enrollment of 426 students (217 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 92% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 359-7200
Financial Aid:
Long Island University Rockland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275102)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 359-7200
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island University Rockland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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