Long Island University's published cost of attendance is $55,424. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,019, middle-income families pay around $24,516, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,826.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $55,424 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,432 |
| Room and Board | $17,846 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,362 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $33,062 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,019 |
| $30–48k | $20,408 |
| $48–75k | $24,516 |
| $75–110k | $27,001 |
| $110k+ | $52,826 |
Long Island University's published cost of attendance is $55,424. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,019, middle-income families pay around $24,516, and higher-income families pay approximately $52,826. Azimuth ranks Long Island University #1272 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Long Island University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid structure combines grants, loans, and work-study to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,577, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,515; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,905, median federal debt of $23,577 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Long Island University earn median 4-year earnings of $74,905, placing Long Island University in the 74.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Long Island University in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Long Island University #178 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Long Island University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 478 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $118,331, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Administration, and Administration program graduates 176 students with median 4-year earnings of $136,840, while Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $66,231 for 83 graduates. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions round out the top programs, with graduates earning $56,863 and $39,038 respectively. These programs anchor Long Island University's career-focused mission and align with strong regional demand in the New York metropolitan area.
