Adelphi University
An Adelphi education is life-changing. See why.
Our recent jump in national rankings reflects the success of our graduates and the value of an Adelphi education. Join our welcoming community, just miles from New York City. Meet Adelphi Request Info ApplyAdelphi builds success.
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. Recently, 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. Our welcoming atmosphere has earned us top honors from the Campus Pride Index and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
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Lifelong Learning
An Adelphi education is valuable at any stage in life — whether you’re returning to college, changing career directions, or exploring continuing education. You’ll find affordable programs, online options, flexible scheduling and the personal support you need to take the next step.
Become a Lifelong Learner
Any age, any goal: Find the program right for you.
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An Extraordinary Rise in Rankings
This fall, Adelphi experienced a significant jump in U.S. News 2023-24 rankings. Named a Best College in National Universities, our ranking moved up 19 spots. As a Best Value School, we rose 35 spots. Adelphi surged an unprecedented 85 spots as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. Our strategic plan, Momentum 2, guides our steps forward.
Focused on Results
$80,225
the average annual salary of our 2021 baccalaureate graduates—that’s 36% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2021
Outcomes
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi has been named a Best College in the National Universities for six consecutive years. This year, Adelphi rose an impressive 19 ranking points.
A Best College
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2024 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #12 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
One of the best
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi University has been recognized among the Best Colleges for 2023-2024 by the Colleges of Distinction.
Outstanding Distinction
13 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2021 data
Adelphi Facts
21 *
students in an average undergraduate class—that means individualized attention from professors.
* based on Fall 2021 data
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Award Winning Career Guidance
Adelphi is one of 24 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
College Factual
College Factual ranked Adelphi among the top-quality colleges nationwide in graduation and postgraduate earnings.
Top College
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
Best of the Best
Adelphi stands out as the only Long Island university named a 2023 Campus Pride “Best of the Best”. We’ve also achieved a perfect score on the Campus Pride Index, reflecting our unwavering commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices.
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The Adelphi Education: Expect Extraordinary
With smaller classes, higher graduating salaries, award-winning career guidance and more than 160 distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs, students expect more from Adelphi. Watch 10 students share their #extraordinary stories on Amazon Prime’s The College Tour.
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New Research Makes an Impact on Our World
Reflecting “the incredible breadth of our community’s scholarly work,” according to Provost Christopher Storm, PhD, our new 2023 Academic and Creative Research Magazine—with the cover theme “Common Threads, Uncommon Impact”—shares insights and discoveries that have the power to change our lives, our society and our world.