Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$50,786

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

32%

male

68%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,591
Declined 4,710
Total Received 17,301
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Private

5,055

undergraduate students

2,197

graduate students

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School Facts

Adelphi University, founded in 1896, is a private, coeducational institution. It is known for being a dotoral research university, with focus on the 'Core Four' areas of learning: arts and humanities; STEM and social sciences; business and education professions; and health and wellness. Its main 75-acre campus is in Garden City on Long Island, just 23 miles from New York City.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 7,252
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

75-acre, suburban campus in Garden City (population: 22,698), 20 miles from New York City; branch campuses in Huappuage, Hudson Valley, and Manhattan. Served by train; major airports serve New York City; bus serves Hempstead (five miles). School operates shuttles to public transportation. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Adelphi University
1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY
11530

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
23%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
38%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
26%
Top 1/4
59%
Top 1/2
89%
Bottom 1/2
11%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
560
75th
660
25th
550
75th
30
25th
21
75th
27
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,591
Declined 4,710
Total Received 17,301

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,126

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $47,290
Housing $12,180
Food $7,940
Additional fees $3,496
Books & supplies $1,020
Total $71,926
Average Financial Aid - $26,126
Total with Avg. Aid $45,800

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 516 877-3080
F: 516 877-3380
financialservices@adelphi.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, basketball, dance, fencing, outdoor adventure, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, ballroom dance, baseball, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, hip hop dance, kickball, melonball, paintball, soccer, softball, step team, tennis, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northeast-10, East Coast Conference (women's bowling)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Statistics yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist yes
Clinical Psychology yes yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes yes yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other yes
Medical Informatics yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Nursing Science yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

7,252

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

5,055
students

Female
68%
3,418

Male
32%
1,637

30%

2,197
students

Female
76%
1,659

Male
24%
538

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

4,780
students

Female
68%
3,241

Male
32%
1,539

5%

275
students

Female
64%
177

Male
36%
98

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.30
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 48
Countries most often represented China
India
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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