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Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual, online campus for remote students. As of 2026, it had about 7,386 undergraduate and graduate students. The college's origins date to 1863 with the foundation of the Adelphi Academy, and Adelphi College itself was founded in 1893. From 1912 to 1946 the college was a women's college.

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66%

Acceptance

$30,783

Net price

5,276

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

66%

Acceptance rate

1,219

SAT average

26

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading570660
SAT Math550680
ACT Composite2430

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$30,783

Average net price

$49,110

In-state tuition

$49,110

Out-of-state tuition

$20,028

Room & board

$1,020

Books & supplies

$63,189

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

59%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$24,095
$30–48K
$24,700
$48–75K
$28,681
$75–110K
$32,337
$110K+
$35,672

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$75,482

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$63,688

Median earnings (6 yrs)

67%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

87%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,443

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,276

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women
33% men

Race & ethnicity

White
41%
Hispanic
23%
Asian
14%
Black
10%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Adelphi University FAQ

Is Adelphi University a public or private school?

Adelphi University is a private nonprofit institution located in Garden City, NY.

What is the acceptance rate at Adelphi University?

Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 66%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Adelphi University cost?

The average annual net price at Adelphi University is $30,783 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $49,110.

What is the graduation rate at Adelphi University?

About 67% of students at Adelphi University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Adelphi University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Adelphi University students earn a median of $75,482 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Adelphi University?

Admitted students at Adelphi University have an average SAT score of 1,219 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Adelphi University?

Adelphi University enrolls about 5,276 students.

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