Adelphi University
Adelphi University

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Adelphi University is a private university that calls Garden City, NY, home. On top of the main campus, AU also provides learning hubs in Manhattan, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County, as well as online programs.The Princeton Review lists Adelphi University among its Best Northeastern Colleges list, while US News & World Report routinely lists AU on the Best College nationwide list. The university’s School of Social Work houses the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program. 

Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$29,821
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1161

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$29,821
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$47,290
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$47,290
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$20,028
Books and Supplies
$1020
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,209
$30k - $48k
$26,259
$48k - $75k
$29,008
$75k - $110k
$30,762
$110k+
$32,600
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,826
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,904
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,669

 

Students receiving state aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3878
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,904
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,192
$30k - $48k
$32,161
$48k - $75k
$30,274
$75k - $110k
$24,117
$110k+
$25,625
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$82,703,768
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$43,171,915

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,635
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,355
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,809

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
73%
Acceptance Rate
17301
Students Applied
34%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
250
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1May 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
86%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
4%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1161
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
660
Reading
25th
560
75th
650
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
16
Top 25%
36
Top 50%
73

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 516-877-3050
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,252
Total Number of Undergrads
5,055
0
100
62%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
44%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
5%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
92

Faculty Overview

0
100
43%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
32%
68%
Residency
In-State Students
86%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
62
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
20%
White
44%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
133
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
196
Total Female Athletes
178
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Adelphi University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,000
Top 5 Cities
New York
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
West Palm Beach
Top 5 Employers
Adelphi University
NYC Department of Education
Northwell Health
NYU Winthrop Hospital
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Community & Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
in the end, it is what you make of it. adelphi really tries hard to make students feel welcome. the parties are not crazy, but again, you can make them fun for you.
Thelma from New York, NY
The courses for Math and Computer Science majors / double majors are rigorous and require you to learn the material thoroughly to pass the classes.
Christopher from Bohemia, NY
The average class size is 21. The teacher to student ratio is 11 to 1. This is why the professors are able to give students specialized attention. Professors want their students to do good. The course work is manageable and paying attention in class makes the homework easy. Teachers are always available for office hours and will help with any understood work or revising a paper.
Stefani from Ronkonkoma, NY
Adelphi has a great location. Everyone on campus is extremely helpful and friendly. They are really starting to change a good campus to make it a great campus, participating in events like the Fresh Air Movement.
Amber from Southington, CT
Adelphi University is an excellent school that provides personal attention unlike bigger universities. The school is equipped with an amazing gym that supports physical fitness. The school is also proud to help their students get into internships.
Cassandra from Dix Hills, NY
Adelphi provides a safe and comfortable environment for all its students. Students are motivated to learn more, participate in activities, and gain leadership experience through various events. I believe that this school would be a perfect fit for any student interested in attending.
Dhimitra from East Elmhurst, NY
Adelphi is really friendly and caring atmosphere which I love. If you ever need help there is someone there for you. The food is also really great in my opinion.
from Brooklyn, NY
adelphi university has been with me every step of the way the minute i had interest in attending there amazing school. they have been taking good care of me, every question/concern i have had they are right there to answer me. adelphi university has welcomed me with open arms, and i know my future will shine bright in their school as they guide me to be a social worker.
carolina from clifton, nj
Adelphi is a close-knit school featuring numerous experts in their fields of study, and with that a number of opportunities for students to engage in their field in a working environment. Highly professional atmosphere and home to some of the most active and hardworking students out there.
Lindsey from Easton, PA
Adelphi University isn't just a small campus, it's also a small community. This is a place where professors will actually know students by name and not just a number. Students have a diverse amount of activities/clubs to join and lots of wonderful nice people to meet here.
Catherine from Deer Park, NY