Adelphi University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,260
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Garden City, New York, Adelphi is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Adelphi is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Adelphi University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Adelphi emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Adelphi boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,475

Cost of attendance at Adelphi University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,475

Cost of attendance at Adelphi University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Adelphi University received on average $26,701 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,701

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	294	30%	$4,943	$1,453,159
Other Federal Grant	598	61%	$4,528	$2,707,672
State Grant/Scholarships	300	31%	$3,183	$954,811
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	885	90%	$23,739	$21,008,898
Total Grant & Scholarships	924	94%	$26,701	$24,671,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Adelphi University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Adelphi University students is 70.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.0%.

70.9%

asian 72.3% 81 students
African American 58.3% 28 students
white 73.5% 339 students
unknown 73.9% 34 students
hispanic 68.2% 88 students
International Students 63.6% 21 students
Mixed Race 59.1% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Adelphi University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Adelphi University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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