Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition rates for the 2025–2026 academic year are set by Adelphi University’s Board of Trustees.
The costs outlined below include charges billed by the University. However, students and families should also plan for additional expenses such as books, travel and personal items. Some courses may have extra fees, which are listed in the class schedule.
Full-Time Students (12–17 Credits) – Garden City
Excluding College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) students.
Tuition for Full-Time Students
| Programs | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| AA, BA, BBA, BS, BSW programs | $25,055 | $50,110 |
| Upper-division Social Work, Nursing*, and Education** | $25,190 | $50,380 |
*Upper-division Social Work and Nursing courses are 300 level and above. In addition, there is a $425 charge for each clinical nursing course and a liability insurance fee charged for each semester.
**The Education upper-division rate will be charged to all education majors with 55 or more credits, including all Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) students, regardless of class level.
Fees for Full-Time Students
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| University and Technology Fees | $745 | $1,490 |
| Student Activity Fee | $125 | $250 |
| Library Resources Fee | $50 | $100 |
| Student Health Fee | $50 | $100 |
Part-Time Students (1-11 Credits) – Garden City
Excluding College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) students.
Tuition for Part-Time Students
| Program | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| AA, BA, BBA, BS, BSW programs | $1,515 |
| Upper-division Social Work, Nursing*, and Education** | $1,565 |
*Upper-division Social Work and Nursing courses are 300 level and above. In addition, there is a $425 charge for each clinical nursing course and a liability insurance fee charged for each semester.
**The education upper-division rate will be charged to all education majors with 55 or more credits, including all Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) students, regardless of class level.
Fees for Part-Time Students
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| University and Technology Fees | $448 | $896 |
| Student Activity Fee | $15 | $30 |
| Library Resources Fee | $25 | $50 |
| Student Health Fee | $50 | $100 |
Professional and Continuing Studies Students
Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) offers flexible degree options for adult learners, career changers, and nontraditional students.
Tuition for CPCS Students
| Program | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| AA, AS, BA, BS programs | $1,195 |
| Veterans & Active Military (including eligible spouses and dependent children)* | $250 |
| Emergency Services Administration (online) | $475 |
| BA in Social Sciences (online) | $505 |
| BS in Business (online) | $505 |
| BA in Liberal Arts (online) | $505 |
| AA in Liberal Arts (online) | $495 |
*Only applicable to the online degrees (BS Business, BS Emergency Management, BA Liberal Studies, BA Social Science).
Fees for CPCS Students
| Program Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time students (1-11 credits) | $380 | $760 |
| Full-time students (12 or more credits) | $555 | $1,110 |
Nursing Students
Tuition for the Accelerated Nursing Program
| Program | Program Duration | Flat Rate Per Semester | Total (4 Semesters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Accelerated (BS) | Summer 2025 start date – Summer 2026 end date | $25,850 | $103,400 |
Tuition for Students Registered in Online Programs
| Program | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| RN to BSN in Nursing (online)* | $600 |
*Not accepting new applicants at this time for the RN to BS in Nursing program.
Social Work Students — NYC, Hauppauge and Hudson Valley
Tuition for Social Work Students Registered at Manhattan, Hauppauge and Hudson Valley Locations
| Location | Tuition Per Credit Hour | Full-Time Flat Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $1,515 | $25,055 |
| Hauppauge | $1,515 | $25,055 |
| Hudson Valley/Orange County Community College | $1,030 | – |
Fees for Social Work Students Registered at Manhattan, Hauppauge and Hudson Valley Locations
| Program Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time students (1-11 credits) | $385 | $770 |
| Full-time students (12 or more credits) | $560 | $1,120 |
Prior Year Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the 2024–2025 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for last year’s rates.
The Board of Trustees of Adelphi University reserves the right to change this tuition and fee schedule without prior notice. The One-Stop Student Services Center must be consulted for the current tuition and fee schedule.