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Adelphi University
Adelphi University says yes to 65.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $75,482 median earnings.
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Adelphi University occupies suburban Garden City, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $112,945 four years out. 31% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 5,276 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 82.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1310 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Adelphi University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Adelphi University received 17,111 applications and admitted 13,263 (77.5%), with 1,377 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1140–1310 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Adelphi University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Adelphi University compares
| Adelphi University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65.9% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,110 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $75,482 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Adelphi University: $75,482 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $49,110 regardless of where you're from. At Adelphi University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 5,276 undergrads, Adelphi University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
67.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Adelphi University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Adelphi University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,945 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $100,895 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,175 |
| Mathematics | $86,028 |
| Marketing | $77,418 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,155 |
| Biology, General | $75,921 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $70,416 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,087 |
| Social Work | $66,162 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,003 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $64,190 |
| Psychology, General | $61,393 |
| Information Science/Studies | $59,273 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,469 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,759 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,556 |
| Social Sciences, General | $41,924 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,630 |
Median earnings for these 19 Adelphi University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $75,482 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Adelphi University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Adelphi University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 65.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Adelphi University's acceptance rate?
77.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,263 admitted from 17,111 applicants.
How much does Adelphi University cost?
At Adelphi University, published tuition is $49,110 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Adelphi University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Adelphi University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $75,482 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Alfred University — 73.8% admitted
- Associated Beth Rivkah Schools — 84.1% admitted
- Canisius University — 72.4% admitted
- Clarkson University — 77.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.