Housing Costs at Adelphi
We have a variety of living options to fit your budget and lifestyle.
Room and Board Deposit
Each resident student granted University housing is required to pay a $300 housing deposit. In addition, students new to the University must also pay the $300 tuition deposit.
Damage deposits should be paid prior to May 1 for priority consideration.
Those submitting deposits after May 1 will be assigned on a space-available basis.
See diagrams of room types and features
Residence Fees 2020-2021
| Most Common Room Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Room Type | Cost Per Semester | Cost Per Year |
| Converted Triple Room | $4,535 | $9,070 |
| Converted Triple Room with Air Conditioning | $5,115 | $10,230 |
| Double Room | $5,495 | $10,990 |
| Double Room with Air Conditioning | $6,070 | $12,140 |
| *Triple Room in Residence Hall A | $6,260 | $12,520 |
| *Large Triple Room in Residence Hall A or B | $6,475 | $12,950 |
| Other Room Types (Limited Availability – Restrictions May Apply) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Room Type | Cost Per Semester | Cost Per Year |
| Single Rooms in Traditional Halls: | ||
| Single Room | $6,315 | $12,630 |
| Single Room with Air Conditioning | $6,890 | $13,780 |
| Double Room by Design to be Used as a Single | $8,235 | $16,470 |
| Double Room by Design to be Used as a Single with Air Conditioning | $9,095 | $18,190 |
| Additional Double Rooms in Eddy Hall: | ||
| Large Double Room with Air Conditioning | $6,365 | $12,730 |
| Triple Rooms in Traditional Halls: | ||
| Triple Room | $4,960 | $9,920 |
| Triple Room with Air Conditioning | $5,535 | $11,070 |
| Honors College Suites in Earle Hall: | ||
| *Single Room in Honors College Suite | $7,720 | $15,440 |
| *Double Room in Honors College Suite | $6,895 | $13,790 |
| *Triple Room in Honors College Suite | $5,915 | $11,830 |
| Additional Room Types in Residence Hall A and B: | ||
| *Single Room in Residence Hall A or B | $7,300 | $14,600 |
| *Double Room in Residence Hall A | $7,025 | $14,050 |
| *Quad Room in Residence Hall B | $5,655 | $11,310 |
| *Converted Quad Room in Residence Hall A or B | $5,455 | $10,910 |
*These room types feature a private bathroom attached to the room/suite.
Resident Activities Fee
All resident students will be billed a $25 Resident Activities Fee. These funds are distributed by the Resident Student Association to support programming inside and outside the residence halls.
Meal Plans
All resident students must select a meal plan. These plans may be supplemented at any time in increments of $50. Get information on meal plans, or contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing in Earle Hall, Room 100, 516.877.3650.
Medical Insurance
All residence hall and international students are automatically enrolled in Adelphi’s student medical insurance plan.
Any student who is already covered by alternative medical insurance, and wishes to waive the schools mandatory health insurance policy may complete an application online. All applications must be completed by October 1 of the fall semester and March 1 of the spring semester (new spring students only).
Likewise, those students who do not have medical insurance coverage and wish to enroll in Adelphi’s plan must do so by the same dates. There is an opportunity for dependents of insured students to also purchase insurance coverage.