Adelphi University

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About Adelphi University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Adelphi University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Garden City, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,124, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $45,450.

Garden City, NY

$45,450

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Acceptance Rate

85%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

69%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1140-1310

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

40%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

30%

Unknown

3%

Black

6%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

39

Total Online Enrollment

2,945

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

75% On-campus

25% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold11% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold41% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateCheck Bold11% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,049
State Grant Aid$3,134
Institution Grant Aid$25,658
Pell Grant Aid$5,354

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Bowling
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.