School Overview
Adelphi University is a private nonsectarian university that is located in Garden City in Nassau County, New York. Adelphi University has been referred to as “Best Buy” by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for the previous 4 years is the oldest university on Long Island. Not only has the university been named a “Best College in the Northeastern Region” by The Princeton Review, but Adelphi University was awarded the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 2010. U.S. News & World Report ranked Adelphi University #152 among all Tier 1 National Universities in the United States.
In 1996, Adelphi University faced a serious scandal, the same year it was celebrating its 100th anniversary. Peter Diamondopoulos, president of the University at the time, and the Board of Trustees were accused of misconduct and failure to carry out all the educational purposes of the university. Diamondopoulos and all Board of Trustees, with the exception of just one, were removed from their positions following a New York State Board of Regents investigation into the matter.
A new university president, Dr. Robert A. Scott, was appointed in 2000 and was instrumental in bringing the school back from the brink of financial disaster. He achieved this by decreasing tuition, increasing scholarships offered to students, and launching strategic advertising campaigns aimed at increasing enrollment. Thanks to Scott, the school surpassed it’s previous gains and was said to be going through a new renaissance.
The universitys athletic teams (the Adelphi Panthers) compete in he NCAA Division I Level for men’s soccer and women’s bowling, and NCAA Division II level for all other sports. Adelphi University, is also a member of the Northeast-10 Conference.
General Information
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Admission Office One South Avenue, Levermore 110 PO Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701 (516) 877-3050 (800) 233-5744 Fax: (516) 877-3039 [email protected] Contact: Christine Murphy Director of Admissions |
Main Address One South Avenue, PO Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701 (516) 877-3000 www.adelphi.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,139 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 964 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,933 Graduate enrollment: 3,038 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Latin American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer and Information Science – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Adelphi University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (516) 877-3000 |
| Website: | www.adelphi.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admissions.adelphi.edu/onlineapp.php |
| Address: | South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-0701 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,991 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,305 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $40,300 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $40,300 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 94% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $22,447 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Adelphi University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Adelphi University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 15 | 3 | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 3 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 26 | 2 | 50 | 50 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Adelphi University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $40,300 |
| Out-of-state | $40,300 |
| Books and supplies | $1,020 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $43,420 |
| Out-of-state | $43,420 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,167 | 94% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,148 | 93% | $22,447 |
| Student loan aid | 660 | 53% | $8,445 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,976 | 92% | $19,075 |
| Federal student loans | 3,209 | 60% | $6,966 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Adelphi University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Adelphi University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,919 | 4,701 | 9,218 | Percent admitted | 100% | 69% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 7% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Adelphi University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,991 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,360 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,631 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Adelphi University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
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