Long Island University-Brentwood
Location and Contact Information
100 Second AvenueBrentwood, NY 11717-5300
USA
Main Tel: (631) 273-5112
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Long Island University Brentwood Campus is a campus of Long Island University. Since 1959, the institution has been offering graduate and undergraduate programs. It is a private, co-educational institution of higher education. The Brentwood Campus is spread across an area of more than 170 acres. The school offers degrees in education, criminal justice and counseling and development, among others. Programs are also offered in continuing education programs. The institution is divided into the following academic divisions:
- School of Education
- School of Public Service
Long Island University Brentwood is home to several clubs and organizations that are formed according to the varied interests of its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Long Island University Brentwood:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | 1,126 |
| 2 | William Woods University | Fulton, MO | 2,305 |
| 3 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | 3,365 |
| 4 | Granite State College | Concord, NH | 1,542 |
| 5 | Saint Joseph College | West Hartford, CT | 1,926 |
| 6 | Rockford College | Rockford, IL | 1,388 |
| 7 | Caldwell College | Caldwell, NJ | 2,308 |
| 8 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | 1,735 |
| 9 | Warner University | Lake Wales, FL | 1,154 |
| 10 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | 1,228 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 241 | 15 |
| Bachelor | 22 | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 589 in 2009-2010 (443 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 8% of enrolled students and graduate students are 92%.
Students under 25 years old represent 40% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Long Island University Brentwood offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
MEDICINE
- Gerontology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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