Long Island University-Brooklyn

1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201
http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1926
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students5,331
Endowment15,828,904
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Application Fee30
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Tuition23,010
Room/Board8,910
Services
Associated FirmsRite Aid Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, Duan Reade Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart, 7-11 Inc., KPMG, Social Security Administration, Psych Inc., NY Presbyterian Hospital.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesplacement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,402
# of Books276,089
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months15%
within one year66%
within two years19%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size10 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing0%
College housing typescoed dorms (98%), special housing for disabled students (2%)
Popular EventsCulture Fest, Spring Day, Homecoming, Family Fun and Play Day
Nearest AirportJFK, Newark (5), LaGuardia (5)
Nearest TrainManhattan (5)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities5
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Seawanhaka (fortnightly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Alpha Tau, Kappa Tau Alpha, Alpha Delta Sigma, Phi Lambda Sigma, Rho Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Muslim Student Organization, Gospel Choir, Coptic Orthodox Christian Club, Newman Club, Agape Ministries
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Caribbean Students Movement, Haitian Students, Latinos Unidos, Bangladeshi Students, Asian Students, Taiwanese Students Club, Arab Students, Turkish Students, Sangam, Southern Indian Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) SNAPhA Speech & Hearing Society, Helping Hands, Future OS Men, Pep Squad, HEOP Club, Spectrum, International Students Club, Nursing Students, Respiratory Care, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Student Activities Board, Accounting Society, Achievers Club, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Academy Students of Pharmacy, Health and Sports Club, Chemical Society, Computer Science Club, Finance Society, Helping Hands, Kappa Lambda Xi, Lambda Kappa Sigma, National Association of Black Accountants, Occupational Therapy Club, Psychology Club, Social Work Club, Marketing Society, Theater Club