Adelphi University
PrivateGarden City, NY
Adelphi University is a private mid-sized school in Garden City, NY, enrolling about 5,276 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 66% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $112,945/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026After Early Action, Adelphi admits on a rolling basis, with a Mar 1, 2027 priority date.
Confirm on Adelphi University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Adelphi University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Adelphi University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adelphi University's acceptance rate?
Adelphi University in Garden City, NY admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Adelphi University?
Admitted students at Adelphi University typically score between 1120–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Adelphi University?
Admitted students at Adelphi University typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Adelphi University cost?
Adelphi University's total cost of attendance is reported at $63,189 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Adelphi University?
Adelphi University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Adelphi University require students to live on campus?
No -- Adelphi University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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