Long Island University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
NaN%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Long Island University has a diverse student body with 53% 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
46.2%(5,637)
Hispanic
14.8%(1,809)
African American
9.7%(1,180)
Asian
11.5%(1,400)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(27)
Two or More Races
2.6%(319)
Unknown
14.7%(1,793)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment17,374
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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.2%(4,930)
Women
59.9%(7,525)
Other
0.9%(112)

Gender Statistics

Men4,930

28% of total enrollment

Women7,525

43% of total enrollment

Other112

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Long Island University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
54.9%(6,441)
18-19
16.3%(1,916)
20-21
14.8%(1,731)
22-24
6.7%(786)
25+
7.3%(860)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.3%(151)
22-24
34.0%(1,553)
25+
62.7%(2,864)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

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%(52)

Regional Representation

International52

NaN% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age