PrivateSuburbanAdelphi University
Garden City, New York 11530-0701
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Adelphi University is a private institution in Garden City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,482 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,348.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Adelphi College Adelphi University began with the Adelphi Academy, founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1863.
- •The academy was a private preparatory school located at 412 Adelphi Street, in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, but later moved to Clinton Hill.
- •Levermore Hall - Administration Building In 1893, Charles Herbert Levermore was appointed as the head of Adelphi Academy.
- •The college received its charter through the efforts of Timothy Woodruff, former Lieutenant Governor of New York and future first president of the board of trustees.
- •Adelphi was one of the first coeducational institutions to receive a charter from the State of New York.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1224
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Academics
Programs (103)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
36
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Garden City
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Garden City, from real bookable tour times.
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