Adelphi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1491 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #398 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #358 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 221 | In New York State |
| #41 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 5,124
- Graduates
- 2,282
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.adelphi.edu
Adelphi University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 79% |
| Applicants | 17,111 | 6,289 | 10,821 |
| Admissions | 13,263 | 4,666 | 8,597 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,368 | 453 | 915 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 7 | 2 |
2,429 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
516 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
318 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Adelphi University are 1140-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
46 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Adelphi University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3228 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1419 (19%) |
| Asian | 814 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 787 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 566 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 220 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Adelphi University is $28,671 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,149 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,621 |
| $48-75K | $28,183 |
| $75-110K | $29,583 |
| $110K+ | $32,093 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,450 | $46,575 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,450 | $46,575 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,450 | $46,575 |
| Fee in-district | $1,840 | $1,500 |
| Fee in-state | $1,840 | $1,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,840 | $1,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,120 |
| Room charge | $12,180 |
| Meal charge | $7,940 |
Adelphi University majors
Adelphi University has granted 1,277 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 826 master's across 40 programs, and 53 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Adelphi University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 470 | |||
| Social Work | 41 | 236 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 93 | 49 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 57 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | 58 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 73 | |||
| Accounting | 27 | 18 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 32 | 3 | ||
| School Psychology | 22 | 12 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | 18 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 29 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 15 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 24 | |||
| Finance, General | 24 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 24 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 23 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | |||
| Business Statistics | 19 | |||
| History, General | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Management Science | 15 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 3 | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 13 | |||
| Dance, General | 13 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Neuroscience | 13 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 13 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 12 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | |||
| Public Health, General | 12 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Nursing Science | 5 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 32 | 1,277 | 826 | 53 |
Adelphi University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 66% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Adelphi University has published 7,349 scientific papers with 129,035 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 62 | 616 |
| 1993 | 75 | 571 |
| 1994 | 67 | 590 |
| 1995 | 83 | 765 |
| 1996 | 71 | 801 |
| 1997 | 94 | 749 |
| 1998 | 74 | 856 |
| 1999 | 59 | 953 |
| 2000 | 72 | 1165 |
| 2001 | 70 | 1175 |
| 2002 | 70 | 1387 |
| 2003 | 85 | 1445 |
| 2004 | 107 | 1551 |
| 2005 | 106 | 1843 |
| 2006 | 141 | 1970 |
| 2007 | 182 | 2169 |
| 2008 | 151 | 2530 |
| 2009 | 167 | 2941 |
| 2010 | 175 | 3236 |
| 2011 | 199 | 3904 |
| 2012 | 204 | 4376 |
| 2013 | 191 | 4710 |
| 2014 | 266 | 4982 |
| 2015 | 350 | 5142 |
| 2016 | 227 | 5322 |
| 2017 | 298 | 5739 |
| 2018 | 439 | 6408 |
| 2019 | 239 | 7359 |
| 2020 | 278 | 8430 |
| 2021 | 283 | 9432 |
| 2022 | 276 | 8647 |
| 2023 | 307 | 9215 |
| 2024 | 238 | 8743 |
Adelphi University alumni
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Jonathan Larson
- Occupations
- screenwriteractorlibrettistplaywrightwriter
- Biography
-
Jonathan David Larson was an American composer, lyricist and playwright, most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia.
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Sean Hannity
- Occupations
- radio personalitytelevision presenterpoliticianwriterjournalist
- Biography
-
Sean Patrick Hannity is an American conservative television presenter, broadcaster and writer. He hosts The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show, has hosted a self-titled political commentary program on Fox News since 2009, and co-hosted the original Fox News debate show Hannity & Colmes with Alan Colmes from the network's founding in 1996 to 2009.
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Chuck Connors
- Occupations
- baseball playerbasketball playertelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors was an American actor and professional basketball and baseball player. He is one of only 13 athletes in the history of American professional sports to have played in both Major League Baseball (Brooklyn Dodgers 1949, Chicago Cubs, 1951) and the National Basketball Association (Boston Celtics 1946–48). With a 40-year film and television career, he is best known for his five-year role as Lucas McCain in the highly rated ABC series The Rifleman (1958–63).
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Flavor Flav
- Occupations
- musiciantelevision producerrapperactor
- Biography
-
William Jonathan Drayton Jr., known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American hip hop artist. Known for his catchphrase "Yeah, boyeeeeee!" when performing, he is a founding member, alongside Chuck D, of Public Enemy, a rap group that has earned six Grammy Award nominations, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Motto | Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est The Truth Shall Make Us Free |
| Colors | brown, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,280 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 South Ave Garden City, New York, 11530-0701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 5168773000 |