At a glance
Average net price
$30,783
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.2%
Admission rate
66%
Undergrad size
5,276
In-state tuition
$49,110
Out-of-state tuition
$49,110
Cost of attendance
$63,189
Median earnings (10y)
$75,482
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,219
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 82.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (30%), social sciences (22%), stem (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health30%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services6%
- Health professions30.3%~1,598 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business11.1%~586 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.0%~525 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.5%~450 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.8%~304 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~248 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.1%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~164 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.8%~150 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.8%~145 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.8%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History1.2%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 900 | $91,066 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 451 | $49,463 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 187 | $22,578 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 181 | — | $25,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 157 | $38,001 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 152 | $64,853 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 144 | $64,189 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 128 | $55,505 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 114 | $45,770 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 111 | $18,687 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 101 | $43,551 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 85 | $38,741 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 84 | $33,024 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 84 | $111,247 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $45,266 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 65 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $21,591 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $20,522 | $25,536 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 54 | $39,766 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 53 | $66,525 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 51 | $54,762 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 49 | $33,879 | $25,972 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 49 | $42,300 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 49 | $47,514 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 48 | $17,515 | $25,000 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 44 | $37,728 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Graduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $36,942 | $26,593 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 39 | $29,017 | $26,000 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master's | 38 | $66,903 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 36 | $58,098 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 34 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Adelphi University
Adelphi University is a large institution located in Garden City, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,276 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Adelphi University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,783 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $49,110 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,189 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $75,482 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Adelphi University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (30% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Adelphi University accepts 66% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,219. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Garden City, New York (suburb), Adelphi University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Adelphi University
Q.How much does Adelphi University cost?
The average net price at Adelphi University is $30,783 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,189.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Adelphi University?
Adelphi University has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Adelphi University?
Adelphi University admits 66% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Adelphi University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Adelphi University graduate earns $75,482 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Adelphi University?
Published tuition is $49,110 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Adelphi University located?
Adelphi University is located in Garden City, New York (ZIP 11530).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Adelphi University at their official website.