Long Island University-Brooklyn

1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Visit Website: http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1926
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
5,331
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$15,828,904
Application Deadline:
September 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$23,010
Room & Board Costs:
$8,910

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Student Organizations:
60
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Seawanhaka (fortnightly)
Number of Fraternities:
5
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
1%
Number of Sororities:
4
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
1%

College Services

Basic:
placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, academic, psychological, religious
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
Rite Aid Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, Duan Reade Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart, 7-11 Inc., KPMG, Social Security Administration, Psych Inc., NY Presbyterian Hospital.
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
276,089
Library Facilities:
Academic Libraries of Brooklyn, WALDO, LILRC, METRO
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
700
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library
Wired Classrooms
50
Wired Labs:
60
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
6,000
Online Registration:
No
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (98%), special housing for disabled students (2%)
Sprinkler System:
0%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
10 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
JFK, Newark (5), LaGuardia (5)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Manhattan (5)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Manhattan (5)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular Events:
Culture Fest, Spring Day, Homecoming, Family Fun and Play Day