Long Island University's rankings for 2025 show a decline in its national standing. According to U.S. News & World Report, the university is ranked #359 out of 436 National Universities, a drop from its previous rank of #299 in 2023 and 2024.

In specific areas, Long Island University is ranked #362 for Engineering in the United States and #2374 globally, with notable research in Materials Science, Optical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering4. The university is also ranked #362 for Physics in the United States and 2238th globally, with research focusing on Quantum and Particle Physics, Materials Science, and Astrophysics.

The university's graduate nursing program, which was ranked #156 in 2023, is no longer listed in the 2024 and 2025 rankings. However, its undergraduate business program has seen a slight improvement, moving from #453 in 2023 and 2024 to #440 in 2025.

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Long Island University Rankings

Listed below are the Rankings trends of Long Island University by US News & World University Ranking from 2023-25:

Ranked by 2023 2024 2025
US News National University Ranking 299 299 359
US News Best Graduate Nursing Schools Ranking 156 – / – – / –
US News UG Business Ranking 453 453 440

Over the past few years, Long Island University has seen a decline in its national university ranking, dropping from #299 in 2023 and 2024 to #359 in 2025. The university’s graduate nursing and undergraduate business programs have also experienced changes, with the nursing ranking no longer being listed in 2024 and 2025. However, its business ranking slightly improved from #453 to #440.