Adelphi University: Review & Facts

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Adelphi University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,255 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1896 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Garden City, New York.

Academic Offerings

Adelphi University will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
105
Adelphi University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 105 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Social Work, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Adelphi University student retention rate is high at 85% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Adelphi University is good - 73%. Around 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Adelphi University is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $42,100 annually. The additional fees at Adelphi University beyond tuition are about $1,800; this comes to $43,900 per year.

Read the details about Adelphi University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to government data, 17,301 applications were submitted and 12,591 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

Adelphi University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Adelphi University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$13,500
High
Adelphi University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Adelphi University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Adelphi University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is very high - approximately $13,500 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Adelphi University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Adelphi University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Adelphi University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Adelphi University
South Ave
Garden City, New York
11530-0701, USA
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