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Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

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Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, with a suburban Long Island setting that still keeps New York City within reach. It serves about 7,386 students, and its small-campus feel is reinforced by a 75-acre main campus, seven residence halls, and a student body that is more commuter-heavy than residential. Academically, Adelphi is organized around eight schools and colleges, with especially visible strengths in nursing and public health, education, business, psychology, and the liberal arts. The university emphasizes personalized learning, small classes, and close faculty contact, and its career office is built around internships, mentoring, and job preparation. Student life is active but not overwhelming, with more than 90 clubs, Greek life, intramurals, service opportunities, and a strong arts presence through the performing arts center. It tends to fit students who want a supportive environment, practical career pathways, and a campus that feels contained and community-oriented rather than large and sprawling.

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Adelphi University

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Admission rate
1120–1340
SAT
24–30
ACT
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Adelphi University

Admit rate 66% · SAT 1120–1340

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Strengths

  • Strong programs and institutional emphasis in nursing, public health, education, business, psychology, and the liberal arts.
  • Small-class, personalized academic environment with a low student-to-faculty ratio and an emphasis on faculty access.
  • Attractive suburban campus with easy access to both Long Island amenities and New York City.
  • Active campus life with a wide range of clubs, service, Greek life, and performing arts opportunities.

Things to weigh

  • The school is moderately selective rather than highly selective, so applicants with stronger credentials may have more competitive options.
  • As a mostly commuter-style campus, it may feel less residential or immersive than a larger college where most students live on campus.
  • Garden City is pleasant and convenient, but it is a quieter suburban setting than an urban campus, which may not suit everyone.
  • Students looking for a huge undergraduate social scene or a big-time, research-dominant university atmosphere may find Adelphi comparatively modest in scale.

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Adelphi University admits about 66% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score between 1120 and 1340 on the SAT. Enter your GPA and test scores above and this calculator estimates your personal chances in seconds, and tells you whether Adelphi University is a safety, match, or reach for your profile.

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