Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private, nonprofit school located in the suburban setting of Garden City, NY, less than an hour from New York City.

Founded in 1896, the institution currently enrolls around 8,149 students a year, including 5,391 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Adelphi University's endowment was valued at $188,578,577 in 2021. For each full-time student, Adelphi University spends about $13,492.

2021 Admissions Facts About Adelphi University

Acceptance rate: 74%

Average GPA: 3.52

Mean ACT score: 25

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All regular decision applicants should hear back May 1.

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What is Adelphi University's acceptance rate?

Admission to Adelphi University is moderately difficult. Around 74 percent of all applicants to Adelphi University are accepted each year. Last year, 13,006 students applied to Adelphi University and 9,649 were admitted.

The average high school GPA for a student at Adelphi University is 3.52 out of 4.0. The mean ACT scores is 25.

Is Adelphi University a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention and graduation rates

About 81 percent of students who start at Adelphi University return the next year. Out of the 996 students who started at Adelphi University as first-time freshman, 601 graduate within four years.

Adelphi University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 70 percent. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 88 percent of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent grads is $57,000 a year. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $36,140 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Adelphi University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Adelphi University a good school for YOU?

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