Why Recruit at Adelphi?
Adelphi University in New York provides students with a global learning experience that fully prepares them for successful and fulfilling careers through innovative programs, dedicated faculty, comprehensive support and services and diverse learning opportunities.
Our colleges and schools include the College of Arts and Sciences; the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology; the Honors College; the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business; the College of Education and Health Sciences; the College of Nursing and Public Health; the School of Social Work; and the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, which host a myriad of majors and programs.
Take a look to see where our students come from and how they engage on campus. We also encourage you to review our Recruiting Practices to maximize your efforts to engage our students.
Enrollment
Student Demographics
| Demographic | New First-Year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of state | 11.5% | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| International students | 6.7% | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| In residence halls | 30.9% | 19.3% | 1.4% |
Age
| Student Age | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 | 49% | 0% | 34% |
| 20 to 24 | 45% | 38% | 43% |
| 25 to 29 | 3% | 27% | 10% |
| 30 to 39 | 2% | 21% | 8% |
| 40 or more | 1% | 15% | 5% |
| Average age | 20.8 | 30.5 | 23.8 |
| Median age | 20 | 26.6 | 21.1 |
Sex
| Sex | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 32% | 24% | 30% |
| Women | 68% | 76% | 70% |
Ethnicity
Percentages are based on U.S. Residents with known race/ethnicity.
| Ethnicity | First-Year Students | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islanders | 16% | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 9% | 16% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| White | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more ethnicities | 43% | 46% | 51% |
| Unknown | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Top Graduate Schools Accepting Adelphi University Candidates
- Columbia University
- Drexel University
- Harvard University
- New York Institute of Technology
- New York University
- The University of Texas at Austin
- University of Pittsburgh
- Washington University
- Villanova University
- Yale University