Adelphi University
Transforming lives for over 125 years.
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The Adelphi Difference
Impressive Outcomes
Adelphi graduates stand out from — and often out-earn — their peers. Our unwavering focus on your success means individualized attention, immersive learning opportunities, important connections and award-winning career support.
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Innovative Education
We are committed to academic excellence. This year alone, three Adelphi students earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships. You'll find life-changing undergraduate programs. Career-boosting master’s degrees. And rigorous doctoral programs. We're known for dedicated faculty, outstanding facilities, and meaningful real-world experiences through internships, independent research and international travel.
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Inclusive Community
We value the richness in human differences and celebrate our exceptional diversity in many ways. Our warm welcome for different cultures, ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities has earned us national recognitions from the Campus Pride Index, Military FriendlyⓇ Schools, and the National Association of Diversity Officers.
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Join Us at Spirit Weekend
October 12-16
Students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and family are all invited! Enjoy our Carnival, Adelphi 5K, Fall Arts Festival, Oktoberfest, alumni gatherings, a special performance by original RENT cast member Anthony Rapp, and many more exciting events.
Focused on Results
$70,750
the average annual salary of our 2020 baccalaureate graduates—that’s 28% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2020
Outcomes
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Adelphi University as a Best College nationwide in the National Universities category, for the fifth consecutive year.
Best College
5 Stars
Adelphi has achieved a perfect score on the Campus Pride Index, which is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice.
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21 *
students in an average undergraduate class—that means individualized attention from professors.
* based on Fall 2021 data
Adelphi Facts
13 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2021 data
Adelphi Facts
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) ranked Adelphi a top U.S. College in 2022, which places us in the top 30% in the country.
University Rankings
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
Career Development
Adelphi is one of 27 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
Students Share What Makes Adelphi Different
Amazon Prime’s The College Tour featured ten undergraduate, graduate and alumni Panthers in STEM, arts and humanities, healthcare, teaching and business. Learn about their journeys in these video shorts.
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Meet Our Three Fulbright Scholars
Adelphi has never had three students who have won prestigious Fulbright awards in the same year — until now. Senior Dhruv Gupta, pictured here, along with a doctoral candidate and a 2022 graduate, will be spending time abroad making the planet a better place.
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19th Annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference
More than 500 members of the Adelphi community gathered in the Ruth S. Harley University Center to view STEM and healthcare research, music and dance performances, game development, computer science exhibitions and student artwork. It's a yearly opportunity for our student scholars and researchers to shine.