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Students attend Long Island University Westchester in Purchase, NY, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Long Island University Westchester 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 Westchester is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 246 students at Long Island University Westchester (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Long Island University Westchester are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Long Island University Westchester Campus
LIU/Westchester Campus, 735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
General Phone: (914) 251-6510
http://www.liu.edu/cwis/west/index.html
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 57 | ESL instruction, special ed, early childhood special ed, early childhood education, science teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | school psychology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, community health services |
| Business and Management | 6 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | recreational therapy |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island University Westchester in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 56 | 24 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Long Island University Westchester had a total enrollment of 246 students (222 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 60% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 35% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrison, 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 Westchester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275124)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island University Westchester 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% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
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