Adelphi University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1396 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #383 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #343 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 221 | In New York State |
| #83 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 5,251
- Graduates
- 2,269
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 73% | 80% |
| Applicants | 16,084 | 5,440 | 10,544 |
| Admissions | 12,459 | 3,997 | 8,462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,316 | 406 | 910 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 3 | 11 |
4,430 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,084 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
371 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Adelphi University are 1080-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Adelphi University are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3414 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1383 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 791 (11%) |
| Asian | 787 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 473 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 430 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 212 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Adelphi University is $28,261 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 | $24,830 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,088 |
| $48-75K | $30,121 |
| $75-110K | $29,063 |
| $110K+ | $31,769 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,860 | $43,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,860 | $43,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,860 | $43,040 |
| Fee in-district | $1,615 | $1,480 |
| Fee in-state | $1,615 | $1,480 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,615 | $1,480 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,340 |
| Room charge | $11,260 |
| Meal charge | $6,080 |
Adelphi University majors
Adelphi University has granted 1,350 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 1,015 master's across 43 programs, and 59 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Adelphi University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 496 | |||
| Social Work | 39 | 211 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 58 | 128 | ||
| Psychology, General | 97 | 42 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 76 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 72 | 15 | ||
| Education, General | 69 | |||
| Accounting | 31 | 25 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | 39 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | 24 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 42 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 40 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 35 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 35 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 34 | |||
| Management Science | 33 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 23 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 26 | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Finance, General | 29 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 24 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |||
| School Psychology | 22 | |||
| Business Statistics | 21 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | 6 | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | 1 | ||
| History, General | 17 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 17 | |||
| Public Health, General | 16 | |||
| Neuroscience | 15 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 13 | |||
| Physics, General | 13 | |||
| Dance, General | 12 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 11 | |||
| Economics, General | 11 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 10 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 8 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 9 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 9 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Nursing Education | 7 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 4 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Nursing Science | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 28 | 1,350 | 1,015 | 59 |
Adelphi University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Adelphi University has published 5,529 scientific papers with 74,119 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 53 | 286 |
| 1991 | 44 | 350 |
| 1992 | 49 | 372 |
| 1993 | 57 | 305 |
| 1994 | 60 | 355 |
| 1995 | 66 | 434 |
| 1996 | 61 | 442 |
| 1997 | 70 | 443 |
| 1998 | 59 | 497 |
| 1999 | 44 | 568 |
| 2000 | 63 | 664 |
| 2001 | 61 | 698 |
| 2002 | 51 | 795 |
| 2003 | 72 | 856 |
| 2004 | 91 | 950 |
| 2005 | 93 | 1121 |
| 2006 | 109 | 1178 |
| 2007 | 143 | 1336 |
| 2008 | 125 | 1465 |
| 2009 | 154 | 1871 |
| 2010 | 140 | 2070 |
| 2011 | 166 | 2414 |
| 2012 | 164 | 2825 |
| 2013 | 174 | 3008 |
| 2014 | 213 | 3312 |
| 2015 | 310 | 3391 |
| 2016 | 192 | 3386 |
| 2017 | 246 | 3822 |
| 2018 | 199 | 4033 |
| 2019 | 208 | 4802 |
| 2020 | 213 | 5439 |
| 2021 | 276 | 7324 |
| 2022 | 228 | 6177 |
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. He received three posthumous Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Rent.
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Sean Hannity
- Occupations
- writerjournalistradio personalitytelevision presenterpolitician
- Biography
-
Sean Patrick Hannity is an American talk show host, conservative political commentator, and author. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show, and has also hosted a commentary program, Hannity, on Fox News, since 2009.
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Chuck Connors
- Occupations
- film actorbaseball playerbasketball playertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kevin Joseph Aloysius "Chuck" Connors was an American actor, writer, 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
- television producerrapperguitaristsingermusician
- Biography
-
William Jonathan Drayton Jr., known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper and hype man. Known for his yells of "Yeah, boyeeeeee!" when performing, he rose to prominence as a founding member of the rap group Public Enemy alongside Chuck D; with them he 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 | 1,299 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | South Ave Garden City, New York, 11530-0701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 5168773000 |