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Adelphi University Admission Requirements

Garden City, New York

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Chances of getting into Adelphi University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for Adelphi University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Adelphi University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Adelphi University is 77%.  It ranks #93 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Adelphi University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 12,459 out of 16,084 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 41 percent on standardized admission tests. Adelphi University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Adelphi University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Adelphi University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.69 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1200 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Adelphi University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 28% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Adelphi University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1310
Applicants Submitting SAT 
28%
SAT Scores for Adelphi University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for Adelphi University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1310
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Adelphi University?

Adelphi University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Adelphi University score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1310.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Adelphi University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1310 and Above Good >86%
1195 to 1310 Avg + 77%-86%
1080 to 1195 Avg - 64%-77%
965 to 1080 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 965 Low <48%
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Adelphi University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for Adelphi University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Adelphi University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Adelphi University?

Adelphi University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Adelphi University regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Adelphi University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >87%
25 to 29 Avg + 77%-87%
22 to 25 Avg - 66%-77%
19 to 22 Reach 53%-66%
Less than 19 Low <53%
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Adelphi University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.69
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Adelphi University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Adelphi University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Adelphi University was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.69 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Adelphi University accepts 77% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Adelphi University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of Adelphi University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Adelphi University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 77%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Adelphi University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,544 5,440 16,084
Accepted 8,462 3,997 12,459
Acceptance Rate 80% 73% 77%
Enrolled 921 409 1,330
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 10% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Adelphi University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Adelphi University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Adelphi University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Adelphi University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Adelphi University prefer SAT or ACT?

28% of students submit their SAT scores to Adelphi University. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Adelphi University?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to Adelphi University. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Adelphi University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1310. 28% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Adelphi University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.