C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Adelphi University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Garden City, New York 11530

🌐 www.adelphi.edu/

Outcomes

B+

79/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

43/100

Quick Stats

7,406

Total Enrollment

69%

Graduation Rate

83%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

78%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Adelphi University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,339,544
Avg rent near campus: $5,988/mo — vs ~$1,353/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Adelphi University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Art Teacher Education

of 12 schools

#18

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

of 21 schools

#30

School Psychology

of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$45,450	$45,450
Room	$12,180
Board	$7,940
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$71,834	$71,834

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

67%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 328 grads/yr Social Work 258 grads/yr Psychology, General 133 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 97 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 84 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 83 grads/yr Education, General 72 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 66 grads/yr Accounting 48 grads/yr Art Teacher Education 46 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 40 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 39 grads/yr Management Science 38 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 37 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 33 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 32 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 grads/yr School Psychology 29 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Adelphi University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 17,100 jobs

Social workers, all other

$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Healthcare social workers

$68k/yr 193,200 jobs

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists

$65k/yr 92,300 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Student Demographics

7,406

Total Students

69%

Women

90%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%

Hispanic 19%

Black 11%

Asian 11%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%

Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Adelphi University?

Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 78%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Adelphi University?

Tuition at Adelphi University is $45,450 for in-state students and $45,450 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Adelphi University?

The graduation rate at Adelphi University is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Adelphi University a good school?

Adelphi University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Adelphi University?

Adelphi University has a total enrollment of 7,406 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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