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.
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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.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,279 is more than the state average of $5,902. 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 $10,404. The out-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.
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SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
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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.
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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)
