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Long Island University

  • LocationBrookville, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 16,322 students
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Long Island University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre's campus ministry lists LIU Post in Brookville, with Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the university's Interfaith Chapel followed by a Newman Club social. This record covers the Brookville (LIU Post) campus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Sunday2:00 PMInterfaith Chapel, LIU Post · Listed on the diocese's undated campus ministry directory; confirm the current time with the campus minister.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
    The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Long Island University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMeribah: 2.2 mi1Saint Hyacinth Church: 2.2 mi2St. Rocco's Church: 2.7 mi3Church of Saint Mary's: 2.9 mi4Interfaith Chapel, LIU Post (Diocese of Rockville Centre campus ministry): 0.1 miLong Island University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Meribah — 2.2 mi · 1904 Muttontown Road, Syosset
  2. Saint Hyacinth Church — 2.2 mi · 319 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head
  3. St. Rocco's Church — 2.7 mi · 18 3rd Street, Glen Cove
  4. Church of Saint Mary's — 2.9 mi · 100 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CCatholic life on campus: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese's campus ministry directory lists Long Island University, LIU Post, with a campus minister and a Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Govinda Willard gwillard@drvc.org”
      Govinda Willard is listed as the Campus Minister for LIU Post, with the email gwillard@drvc.org.
      “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
      “The Diocese of Rockville Centre has a Campus Ministry Team that brings the presence of the Church to the college campus environment.”
      The Diocese of Rockville Centre runs a Campus Ministry Team that serves campuses, including LIU Post.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (A Sunday Mass is published. The listed campus minister, Govinda Willard, is not presented as a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Newman Club is named on the diocese directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (1 weekly times documented: 1 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A Sunday Mass on campus at 2:00 PM is published, followed by a Newman Club social.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
      The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
  • The diocese's campus ministry directory lists LIU Post with a named campus minister and a contact email.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Govinda Willard gwillard@drvc.org”
      Govinda Willard is listed as the Campus Minister for LIU Post, with the email gwillard@drvc.org.
      “The Diocese of Rockville Centre has a Campus Ministry Team that brings the presence of the Church to the college campus environment.”
      The Diocese of Rockville Centre runs a Campus Ministry Team that serves campuses, including LIU Post.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Interfaith Chapel, LIU Post (Diocese of Rockville Centre campus ministry)

  • Address: 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Interfaith Chapel (shared interfaith chapel on the LIU Post campus; Sunday Mass)

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Source: drvc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, drvc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Newman Club
    After Sunday Mass
    Newman Club social and refreshments following Sunday Mass, listed on the diocese's campus ministry directory.
    drvc.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
    The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.
    “The Diocese of Rockville Centre has a Campus Ministry Team that brings the presence of the Church to the college campus environment.”
    The Diocese of Rockville Centre runs a Campus Ministry Team that serves campuses, including LIU Post.
    “720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548”
    The diocese's campus ministry directory gives the LIU Post campus address as 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548.
    “Mass: Sundays 2pm in the Interfaith Chapel (Newman Club Social and Refreshments following Sunday Mass)”
    The diocese lists Sunday Mass at 2:00 PM in the Interfaith Chapel at LIU Post, followed by a Newman Club social and refreshments.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,224 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,497

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
11,753
Total students16,322
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$33,062
Cost of attendance (per year)$55,424
Median federal debt at graduation$23,577
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,950
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants17%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1224
SAT reading & writing560–670
SAT math550–680
ACT composite21–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 45 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Rockville Centre

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: drvc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is Long Island University a Catholic college?
No. Long Island University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Diocese of Rockville Centre Campus Ministry (LIU Post).
What is Long Island University’s Catholic Life Score?
62 out of 100 (grade C). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Long Island University?
Mass is listed at Interfaith Chapel and LIU Post. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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