Adelphi University, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Adelphi University Rankings
Affordability33
Selectivity45
Retention50
Graduation47
Earnings59
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Adelphi University
85%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education3%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs36%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Adelphi University
74%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Adelphi University
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $31K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Adelphi University
60%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Adelphi University
80%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 53% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 70% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Adelphi University
94%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$68K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $68K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $91K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Adelphi University
5,307
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,755
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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