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