School Mission

Adelphi University has a rich history, an exciting present, and a limitless future. Founded in 1896, Adelphi University was Long Island's first private co-educational institution of higher learning. Since 2007, Adelphi has been cited as a "Best Buy" by the best-selling Fiske Guide to Colleges, one of only a handful of private universities to make the list. The New York Times wrote in fall 2006, "By practically every measure, the university is thriving." As Adelphi grows, our academic programs evolve to reflect the needs and interests of our more than 8,400 students from 37 states and close to 50 countries including an acclaimed Honors College; career-advancing joint degree programs; sought-after performing arts programs; and professional programs in social work, nursing, business, psychology, and education. Internationally recognized scholars and artists fill the ranks of Adelphi's more than 900 full- and part-time faculty members. Adelphi's main 75-acre campus in historic Garden City has six residence halls and is conveniently located 45 minutes from New York City, and just a few miles from some of Long Island's most beautiful beaches, parks, and cultural centers. Students may join Adelphi's more than 80 student organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and academic honor societies. Access to professional internships in all industries, whether in New York City or on Long Island, abounds. An expanded career center connects student with a range of professional opportunities. Specialized extracurricular and academic programs promote student involvement in civic and community service. Adelphi has outstanding NCAA Division I and II intercollegiate athletic teams, including its Division II National Championship women's lacrosse team as well as an array of intramural activities. In fall 2008, Adelphi opened a state-of-the-art performing arts center and center for recreation and sports. The carefully designed building complex serves as a vibrant hub for student activities, cultural performances, athletic competitions, and academics. Adelphi students have free access to student counseling, financial aid advising, mentoring, and other life improvement services. Students wishing to study abroad will find ample opportunities and personalized assistance in selecting programs through Adelphi's study abroad office. Through its schools, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, University College, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work, Adelphi offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study at our main Garden City campus and at off-campus centers in Hauppauge, Manhattan, and Hudson Valley.

School Details

Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1896

Programs Offered

associate degree, bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

Majors Offered

Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Education, General, Secondary Education and Teaching, Art Teacher Education, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biochemistry, Mathematics, General, Environmental Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, International/Global Studies, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Philosophy, Chemistry, General, Physics, General, Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences, General, Anthropology, Economics, General, Political Science and Government, General, Sociology, Social Sciences, Other, Latin American Studies, Dance, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, Music, General, Visual and Performing Arts, Other, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN,BSN, MSN), Nursing, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Finance, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, History, General, Communication and Media Studies, Other

Minors Offered

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Education, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, English Language and Literature/Letters, Biology, General, Mathematics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, Philosophy, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, History, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

General Student Body Information

Total number of undergraduates: 4,954
Total number of full-time undergraduates: 4,293
Total number of part-time undergraduates: 630
Percent of male undergraduates: 29.43%
Percent of female undergraduates: 70.57%
Percent of international undergraduates: 2.76%

Student Services

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, other
Remedial learning services offered: reading, math, writing, study skills, other
Counseling services offered: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
Campus safety and security services offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Activities

Student activities offered: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook