Adelphi University
Transforming lives for 125 years.
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The Adelphi Difference
Impressive Outcomes
Adelphi graduates stand out from — and often out-earn — their peers. Our unwavering focus on your success means individualized attention, immersive learning opportunities, important connections and award-winning career support.
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Innovative Education
Life-changing undergraduate programs. Career-boosting master’s degrees. Rigorous doctoral programs. We’re committed to academic excellence at every level: 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 and celebrate our exceptional diversity in many ways. Our warm welcome for different cultures, ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities has earned us national recognitions from the Campus Pride Index, Military FriendlyⓇ Schools, and the National Association of Diversity Officers.
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Read About Adelphi Faculty’s Research
Explore Adelphi’s Academic and Creative Research Magazine for stories behind our world-renowned faculty’s thought-provoking findings and collaborative work across academic areas. In our annual publication, we cover breakthroughs in science and healthcare, explore social justice issues and highlight important research in fields ranging from music to mathematics.
Focused on Results
92%
of our 2019 baccalaureate and master’s graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation
* Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2019
Success after Adelphi
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Adelphi University as a Best College nationwide in the National Universities category, for the fourth consecutive year.
Best College
20.5 *
students in an average undergraduate class which allows our professors to know their students well
* based on Fall 2021 data
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13.1 *
students in an average graduate class so our professors can provide individual support to each student
* based on Fall 2021 data
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) ranked Adelphi a top U.S. College in 2022, which places us in the top 30% in the country.
University Rankings
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
$70,750 *
the average annual salary of our 2020 baccalaureate graduates—that’s 28% higher than the national average
* Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2020
Outcomes
Career Development
Adelphi is one of 23 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
Students Share What Makes Adelphi Different
Meet ten undergraduate, graduate and alumni Panthers as they share their journeys in STEM, arts and humanities, healthcare, and professions like teaching and business. They're now featured on Amazon Prime’s TV show The College Tour. They'll tell you all about Adelphi, while showing you around our beautiful campus.
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Celebrating our 125th Anniversary
Since Charter Day in 1896, Adelphi has transformed into a U.S. News & World Report Best College with 8 schools and over 200 academic programs. Learn about our journey through the decades, see where we're going — and discover ways you can join the celebration. We're building tomorrow together.