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Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a medium, private institution located in Garden City, ny. Founded in 1896, Adelphi University offers undergraduate degrees in 103 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,004 undergraduates
cost $43,800 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Adelphi University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 72.8%
SAT score average 1233
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Adelphi University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,016
Books & supplies $1,020
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $66,256
Average financial aid package $33,409
Estimated cost $32,847 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,016
Books & supplies $1,020
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $66,256
Average financial aid package $33,409
Estimated cost $32,847 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Adelphi University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,004, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

7,406

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Adelphi University, students love their Student Activities Board. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-0701
phone 516-877-3000
address www.adelphi.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Adelphi student nurses association

Future teachers association

Latino student association

South asian student association

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Adelphi University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Adelphi University?

Adelphi University is located in Garden City, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Adelphi University? 

The acceptance rate for Adelphi University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Adelphi University?

The average high school GPA for Adelphi University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Adelphi University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Adelphi University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $265,024.

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