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Adelphi University

Garden City, New York · Private · 5,276 undergrads

Adelphi University admits 66% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Adelphi University?

66% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1120–1340 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

19,705 applied, 12,987 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Adelphi University cost?

$26,646 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $61,893.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$22,263
$30,000–$48,000$21,710
$48,000–$75,000$23,891
$75,000–$110,000$27,224
over $110,000$32,262

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Adelphi University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Adelphi University's fall 2027 rule yet. Adelphi University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Adelphi University's site

What it's like

5,276
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Suburb
Campus setting in Garden City, NY.
83%
of first-years come back for year two.
58%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$81k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24.9k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Adelphi University is on

Colleges for a 1250 SATColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Adelphi University's acceptance rate?
66% for fall 2024: 12,987 of 19,705 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Adelphi University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Adelphi University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $23,891 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $61,893.
What is Adelphi University's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 58% within four (IPEDS).