Long Island University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
NaN%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Long Island University has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
46.7%(5,179)
Hispanic
14.8%(1,638)
African American
9.5%(1,052)
Asian
11.7%(1,297)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(25)
Two or More Races
2.6%(284)
Unknown
14.3%(1,583)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment15,737
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Long Island University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Long Island University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.3%(4,452)
Women
60.7%(6,867)

Gender Statistics

Men4,452

28% of total enrollment

Women6,867

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Long Island University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
50.9%(5,762)
18-19
16.7%(1,893)
20-21
16.3%(1,849)
22-24
7.3%(822)
25+
8.8%(991)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.6%(117)
22-24
32.2%(1,424)
25+
65.1%(2,875)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Long Island University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(57)

Regional Representation

International57

NaN% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age