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Adelphi University

Garden City, New York 11530-0701

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Adelphi University is a private institution in Garden City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,482 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,348.

Established
1896
Motto
Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private university
Conference
Northeast-10 Conference since 2009
Division
Division II

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78%Acceptance
1224SAT Avg
5,077Students
12:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$75,482Earnings 10yr
$28,348Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Adelphi University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1224

Reading & WritingMid: 595
580650
MathMid: 600
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1224

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,290
Room & Board$20,028
Books & Supplies$1,020
Total Cost of Attendance$57,444
Average Net Price$28,348
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,149
$30–48K$24,621
$48–75K$28,183
$75–110K$29,583
$110K+$32,093

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,348

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

36

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (103)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,077
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 9%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 13%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,688
8 Years$71,399
10 Years$75,482

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$60,800
Men
$68,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#189
Forbes
#353
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#238

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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