Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
65.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,783
Sticker price $63,189
Graduation rate
67%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$75,482
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
65.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
17,111
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,263
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,377
Yield (admitted who enroll)
10%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
79%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
74%
SAT reading, middle 50%
570–660
SAT math, middle 50%
550–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
23% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$24,095
Family income $30–48k$24,700
Family income $48–75k$28,681
Family income $75–110k$32,337
Family income $110k+$35,672
Full sticker price (per year)
$63,189
Tuition & fees – in-state
$49,110
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$49,110
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
59%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
67%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$65,016
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$75,482

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
5,276
Graduate students
2,278
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
67%
Students receiving Pell grants
31%
Full-time faculty
31%

Undergraduate diversity

White41%
Hispanic23%
Asian14%
Black10%
International4.3%
Unknown3.5%
Two or more3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions28%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Business & Marketing11%
Psychology9.0%
Computer & Information Sciences5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5.6%
Education4.8%
Visual & Performing Arts4.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Christine M. Riordan
Main phone
(516) 877-3000
Address
1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-0701

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.