Adelphi makes admissions as easy as possible. Just starting your college career? You can find out everything you need to know—including deadlines, fees and what you’ll need to submit—in our Guide for First-Year Applicants. A simple, step-by-step guide for all incoming students (transfer, graduate or doctoral) is available on the Apply to Adelphi page.

The University has an acceptance rate of 78 percent and an early acceptance rate of 87.9 percent. More information about the entire application process can be found at the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges entry on Adelphi University.

Adelphi’s test-optional policy allows the option of submitting SAT or ACT scores, but it’s not a requirement. Regardless of whether or not you choose to submit your test scores, you’ll still be considered for one of our generous academic merit-based scholarships. Please note that admission to our Early Assurance programs with partner institutions does require the submission of SAT or ACT scores.

More information about this can be found in our Guide for First-Year Applicants.

Interviews aren’t required for admission into Adelphi’s undergraduate programs, but can be arranged if desired. Some graduate, joint degree and Early Assurance programs do require admission interviews, however. You can find information about those program requirements on the Joint Degree and Early Assurance Programs page.

Students from all states are eligible to enroll in our on-campus and online programs.

Adelphi offers assistance to applicants from other countries who need to acquire an F-1 visa, which is required to enroll in a college or university in the United States. Academic records and other basic materials, as well as demonstrated English language proficiency, are also required. A full list of what must be included in undergraduate and graduate level submissions can be found in our Guide for International Applicants.

Many students start their experience at Adelphi without a declared major. First-year students are only required to declare a major once they’ve completed 60 credits or two years of study. Adelphi’s efforts to help you discover the right major and succeed won the 2022 Innovative Academic Support Initiative award.

• Adelphi’s PATH: General Education program is designed to help every student find their own strengths and choose the best major.
• The PREP for Success Program will help you thrive at college and select a profession.
• 360 Courses—named for the 360-degree perspective they give—are particularly valuable for undecided students.They give you a taste of many fields of study, all in one class.