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Campus & Student Life at Adelphi University

Home to about 5,124 undergraduates in 2020, Adelphi is a private university located in Garden City, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Adelphi offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Adelphi can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Adelphi Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Adelphi Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Adelphi. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Adelphi Disability Services.

Adelphi for the Military

While not a "service academy", Adelphi does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Adelphi Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Adelphi for Veterans Guide.

Adelphi offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Adelphi does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Adelphi University

Adelphi offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Adelphi University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Adelphi University

There were 5,124 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,827 (94.2%). Part-time attendance was 297 (5.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
4,8272975,124

Adelphi University is Ranked #1,129 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Adelphi is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Adelphi #1129 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Adelphi University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Adelphi by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Adelphi Diversity Guide.

Adelphi University Competes in the NCAA

Adelphi has a total of 435 student athletes, 224 men and 211 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$7,684,966
Total Expenses (all teams)$7,684,966
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Adelphi University Athletics

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