Adelphi University

A Life-Changing College Experience

Welcome to our extraordinary approach to higher education: more academic programs, more vibrant student life, stronger outcomes, and exceptional support for students of all ages and backgrounds
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Higher graduating salaries than the national average, year after year. Smaller classes. More generous scholarships. More personalized learning. And award-winning career guidance. For our Panthers, Adelphi is an exceptional college experience. See What Makes Adelphi Special

Innovative Education

We are committed to academic excellence. Recently, three Adelphi students earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships. You'll find life-changing undergraduate programs. Career-boosting master’s degrees. And rigorous doctoral programs. We're known for dedicated faculty, outstanding facilities, and meaningful real-world experiences through internships, independent research and international travel. Explore our programs

Inclusive Community

We value the richness in human differences. Our welcoming atmosphere has earned us the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity for six years in a row, and top honors from the Campus Pride Index. Read about inclusion at Adelphi

Momentum Campaign

Adelphi is launching a historic $100 million fundraising campaign. The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact will create scholarships, enhance academics, boost career outcomes, further campus renovations and continue our mission of transforming students’ lives. Make an Extraordinary Impact

Any age, any goal: Find the program right for you.

Top Ranked Private University in Long Island: Forbes

On the recently released 2025 Forbes America’s Top Colleges list, Adelphi moved up an unprecedented 119 spots over last year. The annual ranking showcases schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds. Read about this new ranking, which measures students’ lifelong success.

Focused on Results

An Extraordinary Education, In Their Own Words

Watch 10 students share their #extraordinary stories on Amazon Prime’s The College Tour. Hear about our personalized approach to higher education—from both undergraduate and graduate students—in nursing, STEM, education, communication and business. These 10 students found a home, and success for their goals, at Adelphi
GivingTuesday Date: December 3
Location: Virtual

Just Published: Research on Our Shared Pandemic Experience

Adelphi’s 2024 Academic and Creative Research Magazine—themed “2020 Vision: A Deeper Understanding of our Share Pandemic Experience” gathers our faculty’s exceptional body of research on this historic time for our community and our world. In this new issue, you’ll also explore an extraordinary range of new research, from smartphone dependency to an examination of Shakespeare’s plays as “celebrities.”
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