Adelphi University
Celebrating an Extraordinary Year in Sports
An NCAA National Championship in men’s lacrosse. Women’s lax makes the NCAA Finals. And now, Adelphi wins all three Presidents’ Cups as the NE10’s top program. In athletics and academics, Adelphi excels. NCAA Champions Presidents' Cups Apply to AdelphiAdelphi builds success.
The Adelphi Difference
Expect Extraordinary
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.
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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.
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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.
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Lifelong Learning
An Adelphi education is valuable at any stage in life — whether you’re returning to college, changing career directions, or exploring continuing education. You’ll find affordable programs, online options, flexible scheduling and the personal support you need to take the next step.
Become a Lifelong Learner
Any age, any goal: Find the program right for you.
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An Extraordinary Rise in Rankings
This fall, Adelphi experienced a significant jump in U.S. News 2023-24 rankings. Named a Best College in National Universities, our ranking moved up 19 spots. As a Best Value School, we rose 35 spots. Adelphi surged an unprecedented 85 spots as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. Our strategic plan, Momentum 2, guides our steps forward.
Focused on Results
$90,853
the average annual salary for the graduate class of 2022—that’s 17% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
Outcomes Report
$80,090 *
the average annual salary of our baccalaureate graduates—that’s 29% higher than the national average
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2022
Outcomes
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi has been named a Best College in the National Universities for six consecutive years. This year, Adelphi rose an impressive 19 ranking points.
A Best College
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2024 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #12 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
One of the best
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi University has been recognized among the Best Colleges for 2023-2024 by the Colleges of Distinction.
Outstanding Distinction
16.1 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2023 data
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21.7 *
students in an average undergraduate class—that means individualized attention from professors
* based on Fall 2023 data
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Award Winning Career Guidance
Adelphi is one of 24 New York institutions named a Career Development College of Distinction for our superior ability to create strategic career plans and equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.
Excellence in Career Support
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked Adelphi University among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
Best of the Best
Adelphi stands out as the only Long Island university named a 2023 Campus Pride “Best of the Best”. We’ve also achieved a perfect score on the Campus Pride Index, reflecting our unwavering commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices.
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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
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New Research Makes an Impact on Our World
Adelphi’s 2023 Academic and Creative Research Magazine—themed “Common Threads, Uncommon Impact”—shares insights and discoveries that have the power to change our lives, our society and our world. And on April 16, our students will present their research at the 21st Scholarship and Creative Works Conference.