Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Garden City, New York |
| Online | adelphi.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Adelphi University, located in suburban Garden City, New York, sits on a 75-acre campus approximately 23 miles from Manhattan. The private university, established in 1896, features a mix of Georgian-style and modern architecture, anchored by the historic Levermore Hall. As a comprehensive university, Adelphi offers programs across liberal arts and sciences, with particular strengths in nursing, psychology, business, and performing arts, while maintaining selective admission standards. The institution operates satellite centers in Manhattan, Suffolk County, and Hudson Valley, though most undergraduate students attend the main campus, where housing is available in seven residential halls. Adelphi competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Panthers, participating in the Northeast-10 Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Adelphi University is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Adelphi University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#195 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#153 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in New York
#26 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#307 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1310 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 |
| Other Fees | $1,840 |
| Room and Board | $20,028 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,496 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,834 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188429 IPEDS survey data for Adelphi University.
Current students may use the Adelphi University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025