Adelphi University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Adelphi University
South Ave, Garden City, New York 11530
See on MapPhone
(516) 877-3000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$43,800Out of state
$43,800Graduate
In state
$45,925Out of state
$45,925Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 33.0% | $5,904 |
State/local grants | 32.0% | $3,878 |
Institutional grants | 94.0% | $25,669 |
Loans | 50.0% | $8,635 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$18,016 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,020 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,420 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Social Work
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Art Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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International/Globalization Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Education, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Psychology, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Management Science
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Business Statistics
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Education, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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Creative Writing
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Public Health, General
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Medical Informatics
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Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other
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Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Administration
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Applied Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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School Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
72.78%- Apply 17,301
- Accepted 12,591
- Attend 1,146
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$60Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
550-660
ACT Composite
22-29
SAT Reading
560-650
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
70%Male Students
30%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian44.46%
- Hispanic/Latino18.92%
- Asian11.06%
- Black10.51%
- Two Or More Ethnicities9.71%
- Not Specified4.87%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.37%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
8,463
Undergraduate students
5,663
Graduate students
2,800
Full Time Students
82%Part Time Students
18%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Soccer
Female sports:
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Field Hockey
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Golf
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Female
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Bowling
- Swimming
- Tennis
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