Facts About Adelphi
View Adelphi’s enrollment statistics and demographics as of Fall 2021.
Enrollment
7,520*
* 2020-2021 Academic Year
Total students enrolled at Adelphi University.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Undergraduate Enrollment
| Academic Area | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 1,702 | 110 | 1,812 |
| College of Professional & Continuing Studies | 87 | 68 | 155 |
| Derner School of Psychology | 426 | 11 | 437 |
| College of Education and Health Sciences | 383 | 16 | 399 |
| College of Nursing and Public Health | 1,624 | 57 | 1,681 |
| Social Work | 117 | 8 | 125 |
| Willumstad School of Business | 509 | 40 | 549 |
| General Studies | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Office of the Provost | 43 | 2 | 45 |
| Total Undergraduate Students | 4,939 | 312 | 5,251 |
Graduate Enrollment
| Academic Area | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| College of Professional & Continuing Studies | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| Derner School of Psychology | 252 | 84 | 336 |
| College of Education and Health Sciences | 454 | 288 | 742 |
| College of Nursing and Public Health | 23 | 253 | 276 |
| Social Work | 350 | 225 | 575 |
| Willumstad School of Business | 169 | 78 | 247 |
| Total Graduate Students | 1,294 | 975 | 2,269 |
Special Program Enrollment
Also included in undergraduate totals above.
| Special Program | Full-time | Part-time | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honors College | 312 | 2 | 314 |
| Learning Resource Program | 86 | 9 | 95 |
| Bridges to Adelphi | 88 | 16 | 104 |
Student Demographics
| Demographic | New First-year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of state | 10.2% | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| International students | 4.4% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| In residence halls | 30.5% | 18.3% | 1.0% |
Age
| Student Age | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 | 46.6% | 0.0% | 32.6% |
| 20 to 24 | 46.6% | 35.6% | 43.3% |
| 25 to 29 | 3.7% | 26.8% | 10.7% |
| 30 to 39 | 1.9% | 20.9% | 7.7% |
| 40 or more | 1.1% | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| Average age | 20.9 | 30.8 | 23.9 |
| Median age | 20.2 | 27.1 | 21.2 |
Sex
| Sex | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 31.3% | 25.6% | 29.6% |
| Women | 68.7% | 74.2% | 70.4% |
Ethnicity
Percentages are based on U.S. Residents with known race/ethnicity.
| Ethnicity | First-year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islanders | 13.8% | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| Black | 11.4% | 9.7% | 17.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| Native American | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| White | 44.9% | 50.8% | 53.4% |
| Two or more ethnicities | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
Admissions Statistics
| New First-year Students | |
|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 16,116 |
| Accepted | 77% |
| Enrollment/acceptance (yield) | 11% |
| Mean SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing | 598 |
| Mean SAT Math | 607 |
| Mean total SAT | 1205.3 |
| Mean high school GPA | 3.7 |
| In the top-twenty percent of high school class | 39.3% |
| Undergraduate Transfer Students | |
|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,542 |
| Accepted | 35% |
| Enrollment/acceptance (yield) | 36% |
| Mean previous college GPA | 3.1 |
Faculty & Instruction
11:1*
* based on Fall 2021 data
student to faculty ratio means our professors can adopt a personalized approach to learning
based on Fall 2021 data
Average Class Size
| Students | Average Class Size |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 20.5 |
| Graduate | 13.1 |
Faculty
| Faculty | |
|---|---|
| Full-time (including the library) | 345 |
| Part-time | 770 |
| Part-time FTEs | 372.8 |
| Full-time Faculty with a terminal degree | 88% |
| Full-time Faculty with tenure | 65% |
| Full-time Women | 55% |
| Full-time Non-White | 29% |
Degrees Awarded
Awarded between 2020-2021 (summer, fall, spring semesters).
| Degree Type | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| AA | 26 |
| BA | 287 |
| BBA | 89 |
| BFA | 57 |
| BS | 882 |
| BSW | 39 |
| MA | 296 |
| MBA | 143 |
| MFA | 9 |
| MPH | 16 |
| MS | 364 |
| MSW | 210 |
| Undergraduate Certificates | 11 |
| Advanced Certificates | 165 |
| AuD | 5 |
| PhD | 29 |
| PsyD | – |
2,628*
* 2020-2021 Academic Year
Total degrees awarded at Adelphi University.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Retention and Graduation Rates
| New First-year Full-time | |
|---|---|
| 2015 six-year graduation rate | 71% |
| 2020 one-year retention rate | 83% |
Annual Tuition & Fees and Financial Awards
- full-time: $42,576
- part-time per credit: $1,240
- comprehensive room & board (typical): $16,740
- part-time per credit: $1,230 – $1,530
Financial Awards
| Full-time New First-year | Percent Awarded |
|---|---|
| Receiving institutional award | 94.6% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 99.2% |
| Full-time Undergraduate Transfer Students | Percent Awarded |
| Receiving institutional award | 76.2% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 83.2% |
| Full-time Undergraduates | Awarded |
| Receiving institutional award | 92.4% |
| Receiving any financial aid | 97.0% |
| Financial aid applicants receiving aid | 99.7% |
| Average grant | $24,600 |
| Average federal work study | $300 |
| Average loans | $4,500 |
| Average aid package | $29,000 |
See in-depth federal aid recipient information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Location
Levermore Hall, 307