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 1,186 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 1,186 students
Private-state tuition: $14,279
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Long Island Business Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
111 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Long Island Business Institute has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Long Island Business Institute diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,186 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,085 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
101 students
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
138 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,085 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
101 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
49%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
23%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
4%
43%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,279 is less than the state average of $16,555. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,279
$16,555
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,090
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,359
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
72%
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: 2021 (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 (2024)
Enrollment: 1,186 students
Private-state tuition: $14,279
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
