Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
66%
Average SAT
1,219
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
5,276
In-state tuition
$49,110
Out-of-state tuition
$49,110
Avg net price
$30,783
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1120 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at Adelphi University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.430
2Psychology, General.94
3Biology, General.89
4Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.63
5Business Administration, Management and Operations.45
6Social Work.43
7Computer and Information Sciences, General.35
8Accounting and Related Services.33
9English Language and Literature, General.32
10Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.30
11Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.27
12Finance and Financial Management Services.27
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.26
14Neurobiology and Neurosciences.25
15Social Sciences, General.24
16Criminal Justice and Corrections.23
17Mathematics.21
18Marketing.21
19History.19
20Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.18

Showing top 20 of 42 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Adelphi University?

Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 66% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Adelphi University?

Admitted students at Adelphi University typically score between 1120 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Adelphi University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Adelphi University is approximately $30,783 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Adelphi University?

4-year graduation rate data for Adelphi University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.