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About Adelphi University

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Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, NY, known for its health sciences focus, doctoral programs, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 73%, AU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,146 students each year. AU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. AU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,065 per year; the sticker price of $64,325 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Adelphi University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1210
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Adelphi University

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Application Strategy
Apply to Adelphi's Honors College when you submit your main application. The Honors College offers smaller seminars, priority registration, and dedicated advising, and strong applicants who apply early tend to be competitive for its merit scholarships as well.
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Adelphi awards automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and test scores at the time of admission, so make sure your application reflects your strongest academic record before you submit. You do not need a separate scholarship application to be considered for awards like the Presidential or Provost Scholarship.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Adelphi University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$24.1k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$24.7k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$28.7k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$32.3k
110k+~$64k/yr$35.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$64k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,035
Undergrad Enrollment
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