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Adelphi University
Garden City, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 66% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Adelphi University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Garden City, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
66% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 30
1typical 50% range36
66%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences30% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,582
Earnings 5yr: $145,809
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,820
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,578
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,945
Earnings 5yr: $114,243
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,097
Earnings 5yr: $115,911
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,895
Earnings 5yr: $83,321
Debt: $21,591
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,175
Earnings 5yr: $88,940
Debt: $26,000
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,747
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,028
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,752
Earnings 5yr: $80,758
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,788
Earnings 5yr: $80,589
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,199
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,418
Earnings 5yr: $76,052
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,155
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,921
Earnings 5yr: $78,064
Debt: $25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,285
Earnings 5yr: $75,556
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,800
Earnings 5yr: $75,699
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,718
Earnings 5yr: $67,681
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,416
Earnings 5yr: $67,494
Debt: $25,972
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,087
Earnings 5yr: $75,102
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,783
In-State Tuition$49,110
Out-of-State Tuition$49,110
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$63,688
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$75,482
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$77,136
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