LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - C W POST CAMPUS
- 720 Northern Blvd
- Brookville, NY 11548
- OPEID College Code: 00275100
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- General Phone: (516) 299-2900
- President: Dr. David J. Steinberg
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 11,749
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Long Island University - C W Post Campus - Details
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- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.liu.edu

- Mission Statement
- 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 faculty's 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 Campus's participation in one of the nation's 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.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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Other Campus Locations
- Long Island University - Brentwood
Brentwood, NY 11717
19 Miles Away - Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus (LIU)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
22 Miles Away
- Long Island University - Rockland Campus
Orangeburg, NY 10962
24 Miles Away
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#4 West Chester vs. #1 C.W.Post, NCAA Division II Final, Memorial Park, Houston, Texas 2008.05.17

#4 West Chester vs. #1 C.W.Post, NCAA Division II Final, Memorial Park, Houston, Texas 2008.05.17
#4 West Chester vs. #1 C.W.Post, NCAA Division II Final, Memorial Park, Houston, Texas 2008.05.17

#4 West Chester vs. #1 C.W.Post, NCAA Division II Final, Memorial Park, Houston, Texas 2008.05.17
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,966 | 3,222 | 5,188 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,545 (79%) | 2,497 (77%) | 4,042 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 386 (25%) | 469 (19%) | 855 (21%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 713 | 83% |
| ACT ® Exam | 172 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 20 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 22% | 43% | 79% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,437 | $4,598 | $2,911 | $10,062 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 336 | 423 | 224 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,320 | 7,927 | 6,116 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,708 | $28,700 | $26,950 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,708 | $28,700 | $26,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,708 | $28,700 | $26,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $700 | $675 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,520 | $9,512 |
| Other Expenses | $3,585 | $3,085 | $2,571 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,675 | $11,110 | $10,480 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $2,900 | $2,485 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,300 | $2,900 | $4,122 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,033 | $43,005 | $39,708 |
| In-State | $44,033 | $43,005 | $39,708 |
| Out of State | $44,033 | $43,005 | $39,708 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,483 | $43,410 | $40,590 |
| In-State | $44,483 | $43,410 | $40,590 |
| Out of State | $44,483 | $43,410 | $40,590 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $33,808 | $33,600 | $31,747 |
| In-State | $33,808 | $33,600 | $31,747 |
| Out of State | $33,808 | $33,600 | $31,747 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,749 Undergraduate: 8,468 Graduate: 3,281
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,352 Female: 8,397
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,472 Female: 5,996
- Graduate Gender Male: 880 Female: 2,401
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,519 Part-Time: 6,230
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,115 Part-Time: 4,353
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,404 Part-Time: 1,877
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 570 | 5% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Black | 586 | 5% |
| Asian | 361 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 506 | 4% |
| White | 3,956 | 34% |
| Unknown | 5,758 | 49% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3,945 | 34% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,554 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,644 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,732 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,197 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 462 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 312 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 531 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 285 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 70 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,671 | 935 | 736 |
| Faculty Status | 843 | 306 | 537 |
| Tenured Faculty | 237 | 237 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 838 | 301 | 537 |
| Primarily Instruction | 838 | 301 | 537 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 68 | 67 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 277 | 255 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 488 | 312 | 176 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 339 | 163 | 176 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 107 | 107 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,616 (301) | $101,123 (162) | $89,198 (139) |
| Professor | $111,917 (113) | $115,334 (74) | $105,432 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $90,950 (122) | $94,289 (56) | $88,117 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $77,568 (62) | $82,099 (30) | $73,321 (32) |
| Instructor | $57,204 (4) | $52,046 (2) | $62,363 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,233 (301) | $82,739 (162) | $72,982 (139) |
| Professor | $91,570 (113) | $94,367 (74) | $86,264 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $74,415 (122) | $77,147 (56) | $72,097 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,466 (62) | $67,173 (30) | $59,991 (32) |
| Instructor | $46,805 (4) | $42,584 (2) | $51,026 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,638,903 | $2,706,017 | $1,932,886 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 356 | 217 | 139 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 351 | 217 | 134 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Lacrosse | 77 | 48 | 29 |
| Soccer | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming | 10 | - | 10 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,982 | $27,510 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,458 | $4,516 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 59 | 29 | 30 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 21% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 7 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 7 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009