by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Long Island University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Long Island University came in at $42,432 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $2,184; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,248 |
| Fees | $2,184 |
| Total | $42,432 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Long Island University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Long Island University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Long Island University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Long Island University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Long Island University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,926 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,684 |
| One Year Ago | $39,458 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,248 |
This chart shows the way tuition at LIU Post has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 2.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $43,281 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.13%, so cost a year out lands around $43,337.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,337 |
| In 2 Years | $44,261 |
| In 3 Years | $45,205 |
| In 4 Years | $46,169 |
| In 5 Years | $47,153 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $178,972.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Long Island University, visit the Long Island University Financial Aid page.
