<p>I am trying to help a family member who wants to study in Long Island next year and he wants to know what are some of the most reputable colleges on long island.</p>
<p>SUNY- Stonybrook</p>
<p>I am going to second what sybbie says-- Stony Brook. But other very decent schools on Long Island include- Adelphi-Hofstra- CW Post.</p>
<p>SUNY- Stonybrook, Webb Institute, Hofstra, St. Johns, Merchant Marine Academy (I would say those are the best)</p>
<p>Last time I looked, the Merchant Marine Academy isn't on Long Island.</p>
<p>Taxguy- I think he's right- The Merchant Marine academy is in Kings Point L I. and Webb Instutue (around Glen Cove) have very specialized programs. Not your typical college experience.</p>
<p>I'd pick Hofstra.</p>
<p>Long Island really blows as a college setting. Anyways, Stony Brook is the best. Adelphi, Hofstra and SUNY Old Westbury are worth a look, don't bother with anything else. Webb and the Merchant Marine Academy are great if you like what they offer.</p>
<p>Hofstra is really goo, and has many majors...</p>
<p>Stony Brook is the best, followed by Hofstra and then Long Island University.</p>
<p>Technically CUNY's Queens and Brooklyn Colleges are both on Long Island, though they are part of NYC of course.</p>