Long Island Business Institute

136-18 39th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
  • The mission of LIBI is to provide college-level occupational studies to prepare students for entry-level employment in court reporting. We offer flexible day and evening schedules.

School Highlights

Long Island Business Institute serves 1,330 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,279
  • Out-state tuition: $14,279
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Long Island Business Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
111 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Long Island Business Institute has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Long Island Business Institute diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,330 students
746 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,197 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
133 students
514 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
133 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,197 students
502 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
42%
8%
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% Hispanic
34%
23%
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% Black
11%
18%
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% White
5%
38%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2326%
0.3518%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $14,279 is more than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,279 is more than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,279
$5,720
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,279
$10,320
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,090
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,359
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
69%
74%
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SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1968, Long Island Business Institute is registered by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. LIBI's Court Reporting Program is one of only four in New York State that is approved by the prestigious National Court Reporting Association (NCRA). It is the only college in Suffolk County that offers a program in Court Reporting. Your future employers demand skilled, goal-directed personnel who can fill specialized openings. For more than forty years, LIBI has responded to that demand by teaching and placing our graduates in a variety of positions throughout the New York metropolitan area. Preparing you for your career is our utmost concern. At LIBI, we are committed to personalizing instruction, developing skills, and building confidence in the application of those skills. We offer a full complement of programs and courses which are designed to prepare you for an exciting career in today's fast-paced business world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Long Island Business Institute cost?
Long Island Business Institute's tuition is approximately $14,279 for In-State students and $14,279 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Long Island Business Institute?
The acceptance rate of Long Island Business Institute is 69%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,279
  • Out-state tuition: $14,279
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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