Adelphi University
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The Adelphi Difference
Expect Extraordinary
Watch Panthers share—in their own words—how Adelphi changed their lives. More personalized learning. Top academic programs. Higher graduating salaries.
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Smaller Classes
Lecture halls with hundreds of students? That’s not the Adelphi way. In classes averaging 21 students or less, academics are personalized and powerful. Choose from over 207 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
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More Campus Life
Over 90 clubs and organizations, including NE10 men’s and women’s athletics, make it easy to get involved, build community, find friends, or give back. Jump in and experience a warm welcome.
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Better Outcomes
Adelphi graduates, on average, outearn their peers, year after year. Graduation rates are higher than the national average, too. Adelphi supports success.
Career Outcomes
Any age, any goal: Find the program right for you.
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A Commencement to Remember
The Adelphi community joined together to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2025 at Adelphi's 129th Commencement. Approximately 1,244 undergraduate degrees,1,131 graduate degrees and 54 doctorates were conferred. “As you choose your path forward, continue to expect extraordinary from yourselves and from life,” President Christine M. Riordan urged. "Believe in yourself and your ability to shape the future."
Focused on Results
$90,995
the average annual salary for the graduate class of 2023—that’s 12% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2023
Outcomes Report
$82,539 *
the average annual salary of our baccalaureate graduates—that’s 30% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2023
Outcomes
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi University has been named a Best College among National Universities for seven consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
A Best College
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
Colleges of Distinction: New York
Adelphi University has been recognized among the Best Colleges in New York for 2025–2026 by the Colleges of Distinction.
Outstanding Distinction
13.4 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2024 data
Adelphi Facts
21.6 *
students in an average undergraduate class—that means individualized attention from professors
* based on Fall 2024 data
Adelphi Facts
Award Winning Career Guidance
Adelphi is one of 25 New York institutions named a Career Development College of Distinction for our superior ability to create strategic career plans and equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.
Excellence in Career Support
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked Adelphi University among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
Insight Into Academia
Adelphi University has been named a 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award—demonstrating an outstanding commitment to access, diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Our STEM Programs
Colleges of Distinction: International
Adelphi University has been given International Recognition by the Colleges of Distinction. This newest honor from the organization honors universities that “dedicate resources to supporting international students at every stage of their academic journey.”
Top Ranked in Global Belonging
An Athletics Powerhouse
Winner of 19 NCAA Division II National Championships and five Northeast-10 conference Presidents’ Cups, Adelphi Panthers are ferocious on the field, in the court, and in the pool. This year, our men’s lacrosse team became back- to-back national champions.
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Top Ranked Private University in Long Island
On the recently released 2025 Forbes America’s Top Colleges list, Adelphi moved up an unprecedented 119 spots over last year. The annual ranking showcases schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds. Read about this new ranking, which measures students’ lifelong success.
A National Award for an Inspiring STEM Program
An innovative program offering opportunities for undergraduate students to conduct research alongside faculty members, as well as scholarships, mentoring, career guidance and paid summer internships is boosting Adelphi’s support for STEM students. Funded through a $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the program also received a 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Academia. Adelphi is the only college or university in New York to earn this award this year.