Adelphi University

(Garden City, NY)

Adelphi University is the oldest liberal arts and sciences university on Long Island. Rooted in a deep commitment to academic excellence, Adelphi prepares students to lead remarkable lives characterized by innovative thinking, fearless creativity, and responsible global citizenship. Students can choose from a wide variety of majors within the fields of art, science, business, education, nursing, social work, plus numerous pre-professional and joint degree options. Adelphi has received numerous accolades for its teaching excellence, global awareness promotion, the achievements of its scholar-athletes, and more.

Admissions

69.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.4
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1478–1770 SAT Total
  • 480–580 SAT Reading
  • 500–600 SAT Math
  • 498–590 SAT Writing
  • 20–26 ACT Composite
  • 20–26 ACT English
  • 20–26 ACT Math
  • 7–9 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$40,030
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $28,460
  • $28,460
  • $11,560

Will I Like It

4,335
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • 10 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 70% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1 South Ave
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
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