Facts About Adelphi
View Adelphi’s enrollment statistics and demographics as of Fall 2020.
Enrollment
7,584
Total students enrolled at Adelphi University.
Undergraduate Enrollment
| Academic Area | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 1,602 | 108 | 1,710 |
| College of Professional & Continuing Studies | 110 | 79 | 189 |
| Derner School of Psychology | 413 | 14 | 427 |
| College of Education and Health Sciences | 362 | 14 | 376 |
| College of Nursing and Public Health | 1,627 | 48 | 1,675 |
| Social Work | 124 | 9 | 133 |
| Willumstad School of Business | 510 | 25 | 535 |
| General Studies | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Office of the Provost | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Total Undergraduate Students | 4,827 | 297 | 5,124 |
Graduate Enrollment
| Academic Area | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| College of Professional & Continuing Studies | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| Derner School of Psychology | 271 | 86 | 357 |
| College of Education and Health Sciences | 488 | 250 | 738 |
| College of Nursing and Public Health | 34 | 279 | 313 |
| Social Work | 347 | 238 | 585 |
| Willumstad School of Business | 231 | 120 | 351 |
| Total Graduate Students | 1,423 | 1,037 | 2,460 |
Special Program Enrollment
Also included in undergraduate totals above.
| Special Program | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honors College | 288 | 3 | 291 |
| Learning Resource Program | 81 | 10 | 91 |
| Bridges to Adelphi | 87 | 13 | 100 |
Student Demographics
| New First-year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of state | 9.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| International students | 4.1% | 4.0% | 11.3% |
| In residence halls | 23.7% | 12.8% | 0.7% |
Age
| Age | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 | 43.3% | 0.0% | 29.3% |
| 20 to 24 | 48.7% | 35.3% | 44.3% |
| 25 to 29 | 4.2% | 29.1% | 12.3% |
| 30 to 39 | 2.3% | 20.1% | 8.1% |
| 40 or more | 1.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% |
| Average age | 21.3 | 30.6 | 24.3 |
| Median age | 20.3 | 26.9 | 21.5 |
Sex
| Sex | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 31.2% | 26.9% | 29.8% |
| Women | 68.8% | 73.1% | 70.2% |
Ethnicity
Percentages are based on U.S. Residents with known race/ethnicity.
| Ethnicity | First-year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islanders | 13.2% | 7.9% | 11.6% |
| Black | 10.0% | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 18.1% | 19.3% |
| Native American | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| White | 53.4% | 53.3% | 53.4% |
| Two or more ethnicities | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
Admissions Statistics
| New First-year Students | |
|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 15,347 |
| Accepted | 75% |
| Enrollment/acceptance (yield) | 9% |
| Mean SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing | 582 |
| Mean SAT Math | 594 |
| Mean total SAT | 1176 |
| Mean high school GPA | 3.5 |
| In the top-twenty percent of high school class | 50.7% |
| Undergraduate Transfer Students | |
|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,851 |
| Accepted | 38% |
| Enrollment/acceptance (yield) | 32% |
| Mean previous college GPA | 3.1 |
Faculty & Instruction
10:1
Undergraduate student to faculty ratio
9:1
Graduate student to faculty ratio
Average Class Size
| Students | Average Class Size |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 20.7 |
| Graduate | 13.9 |
Faculty
| Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Full-time (including the library) | 353 |
| Part-time | 766 |
| Part-time FTEs | 361.7 |
| Full-time Faculty with a terminal degree | 89% |
| Full-time Faculty with tenure | 65% |
| Full-time Women | 54% |
| Full-time Non-White | 27% |
Degrees Awarded
Awarded between 2019-2020 (summer, fall, spring semesters).
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| AA | 37 |
| BA | 310 |
| BBA | 106 |
| BFA | 55 |
| BS | 827 |
| BSW | 43 |
| MA | 248 |
| MBA | 235 |
| MFA | 8 |
| MPH | 30 |
| MS | 336 |
| MSW | 219 |
| Undergraduate Certificates | 9 |
| Advanced Certificates | 131 |
| AuD | 7 |
| PhD | 27 |
| Postdoctoral | 0 |
2,628
Total degrees awarded at Adelphi University.
Retention and Graduation Rates
| New First-year Full-time | |
|---|---|
| 2014 six-year graduation rate | 72% |
| 2019 one-year retention rate | 82% |
Annual Tuition & Fees and Financial Awards
- full-time: $41,435
- part-time per credit: $1,210
- comprehensive room & board (typical): $15,640
- part-time per credit: $1,345
Financial Awards
| Full-time New First-year | Percent Awarded |
|---|---|
| Receiving institutional award | 94.6% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 98.3% |
| Full-time Undergraduate Transfer Students | Percent Awarded |
| Receiving institutional award | 81.8% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 88.5% |
| Full-time Undergraduates | Awarded |
| Receiving institutional award | 88.6% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 95.0% |
| Financial aid applicants receiving aid | 99.7% |
| Average grant | $22,400 |
| Average federal work study | $300 |
| Average loans | $4,300 |
| Average aid package | $27,000 |
See in-depth federal aid recipient information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Location
Levermore Hall, 307