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Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Long Island University C W Post Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
93%
Admission Difficulty for Long Island University C W Post Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Long Island University-C W Post Campus and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is 93%.  It ranks #145 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Long Island University C W Post Campus is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 16,259 out of 17,423 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 34 percent on standardized admission tests. Long Island University C W Post Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Long Island University C W Post Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 51% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Long Island University-C W Post Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1100-1320
Applicants Submitting SAT 
51%
SAT Scores for Long Island University C W Post Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1100
SAT Scores for Long Island University C W Post Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1320
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Long Island University C W Post Campus?

Long Island University C W Post Campus is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Long Island University C W Post Campus score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1100-1320.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Long Island University C W Post Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >96%
1210 to 1320 Avg + 93%-96%
1100 to 1210 Avg - 87%-93%
990 to 1100 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 990 Low <79%
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Long Island University-C W Post Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
6%
ACT Scores for Long Island University C W Post Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Long Island University C W Post Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Long Island University-C W Post Campus?

Long Island University C W Post Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Long Island University-C W Post Campus regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Long Island University C W Post Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >97%
27 to 31 Avg + 93%-97%
24 to 27 Avg - 88%-93%
21 to 24 Reach 82%-88%
Less than 21 Low <82%
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Long Island University-C W Post Campus GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.36
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Long Island University C W Post Campus?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Long Island University-C W Post Campus. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Long Island University C W Post Campus was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #70 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Long Island University-C W Post Campus accepts 93% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Long Island University C W Post Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 16.53% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.03% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.74% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 10.76% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.04% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.74% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.27% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.49% Reach
less than 1.00 2.49% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72.7% of Long Island University C W Post Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Long Island University C W Post Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18.5%
Top 25% of class 37.5%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Long Island University C W Post Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 12,633 4,790 17,423
Accepted 11,898 4,361 16,259
Acceptance Rate 94% 91% 93%
Enrolled 746 452 1,198
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 6% 10% 7%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Long Island University C W Post Campus is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Long Island University C W Post Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Long Island University C W Post Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Long Island University C W Post Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192448 IPEDS survey data for Long Island University C W Post Campus.

FAQs

Does Long Island University C W Post Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

51% of students submit their SAT scores to Long Island University-C W Post Campus. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Long Island University C W Post Campus?

93% of those who apply are granted admission to Long Island University-C W Post Campus. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Long Island University C W Post Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1320. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Long Island University C W Post Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 6% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.