Survey Results
In March 2023, Alumni Relations embarked on a journey to learn more about our alumni’s experiences at the University and beyond. To carry out this endeavor, Adelphi collaborated with higher education market research firm PEG Ltd. to execute the Alumni Attitude Study.
Conducted confidentially and online over a period of three months, the survey was delivered to more than 48,000 alumni, with 3 percent of them actively responding and providing valuable perspectives. These respondents, alumni from the 1960s to the 2020s, earned undergraduate or graduate degrees, or both, across Adelphi’s diverse academic disciplines.
The survey feedback will be instrumental in helping the entire University enhance support for our alumni community–including new benefits, enhanced communications and exceptional programming and networking opportunities.
If you did not receive the survey, please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information by completing our class notes form.
Here are the key findings:
Adelphi Pride Points
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65%
of respondents expressed pride in being an Adelphi graduate.
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55%
of alumni consider their decision to attend Adelphi as good or great.
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55%
attributed their success to their Adelphi experience and education.
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78%
agree or strongly agree that being an alumnus/a is an important part of their identity
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82%
Adelphi’s affinity index, which considers factors like the decision to attend, experiences as an alumnus/a and current opinion. This is 3% percent higher than the national average.
Our alumni share their most impactful experiences:
- Classes and academic experience
- Relationships developed with faculty
- General social experience
- Work/study experience
Adelphi alumnus/a have a strong affinity for:
- Their major or degree program
- Adelphi University in general
- Their college/school within the University
- A faculty member or instructor
Alumni describe Adelphi as:
- Student-oriented
- Well-established
- Supportive
- Reputable
- Diverse
- High-quality
Alumni are interested in participating in:
- Attending general university events
- Networking with other alumni
- Mentoring students
- Participating in online activities
What’s Next?
Alumni Relations is assessing how to integrate the valuable feedback gathered from the survey into the ongoing implementation of the University’s strategic plan, Momentum 2, and the department’s plans for programming, outreach and more alumni-centric activities
Stay tuned for upcoming communications about event invitations and additional benefits. We appreciate your ongoing engagement and look forward to keeping you informed about the exciting developments and enhancements we have in store for our alumni community.