Adelphi University
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The private university in Garden City was Long Island's first coed college. These days, it has specialized schools for nursing (a popular program), psychology, education and social work. Primarily a commuter school, Adelphi has on-campus residence halls, some with themes around arts, neuroinclusivity and Greek life.
Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
At a glance At a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Garden City, NY
Type4-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeMedium
Admissions Admissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
5,276
Acceptance Rate66%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading570-660
SAT Math550-680
ACT24-30
Costs Costs
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$26,646
Median earnings$83,002
Median total debt after graduation$24,944
Students receiving federal loans61%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Browse all of this school's areas of study
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Area Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Biology, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- International/Globalization Studies
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Homeland Security
- Social Work
- Social Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Economics
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Dance
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Accounting and Related Services
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Marketing
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- History
Academics Academics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
71%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard
