Adelphi University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,450

8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,671

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.5%

17,111 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,406

81.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.4%

772 Graduates

About

Adelphi University is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Adelphi University were Registered Nursing (470 degrees awarded), General Psychology (93 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (77 degrees).

In 2023, 2,373 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adelphi University. 73.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,151 degrees), 2.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (392 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adelphi University is $45,450, which is $14,447 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Adelphi University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,862 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Adelphi University is $45,450, which is $14,447 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,671.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Adelphi University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Adelphi University was $45,450. The cost of tuition at Adelphi University is $14,447 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Adelphi University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,671

2023 Value

6.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Adelphi University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,671. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Adelphi University grew by 6.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Adelphi University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,058

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adelphi University was of $17,058 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.16% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Adelphi University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Adelphi University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Adelphi University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Adelphi University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1862 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Adelphi University received 17,111 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.1% annual growth. Out of those 17,111 applicants, 13,263 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate.

There were 7,406 students enrolled at Adelphi University in 2023. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Adelphi University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

13,263

Accepted Out of 17,111

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Adelphi University was 77.5% (13,263 admissions from 17,111 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.1%, while admissions grew by 5.34%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Adelphi University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2023)

318

Scores Submitted (2023)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Adelphi University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Adelphi University had a total enrollment of 7,406 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Adelphi University is 6,064 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Adelphi University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adelphi University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.6% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian, 10.6% Black or African American, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.081% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adelphi University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%) and White Male (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (11.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adelphi University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,406 students. The full-time enrollment at Adelphi University is 6,064 and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Adelphi University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Adelphi University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Adelphi University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Adelphi University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Adelphi University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,228 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,419 enrolled students
Asian
814 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Adelphi University is 43.6% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian, 10.6% Black or African American, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.081% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 342 students (4.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,117 more women than men received degrees from Adelphi University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Adelphi University is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (392 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Adelphi University is Registered Nursing (470 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (93 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (77 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Adelphi University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (286 degrees awarded), Education (335 degrees), and Psychology (205 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adelphi University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,634,516 people), Registered nurses (1,571,532 people), Secondary school teachers (530,617 people), Education administrators (329,104 people), and Social workers, all other (285,203 people).

The most specialized majors at Adelphi University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (286 degrees awarded), Education (335 degrees), Psychology (205 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), and Health (689 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adelphi University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Adelphi University are Public Administration and Social Service (286 degrees awarded), Education (335 degrees), Psychology (205 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), and Health (689 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adelphi University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Adelphi University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
470 degrees awarded
General Psychology
93 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Adelphi University was Registered Nursing with 470 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Adelphi University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

628

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,745

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 628 degrees were awarded to men at Adelphi University, which is 0.36 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,745).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Adelphi University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Adelphi University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 412 degrees were awarded to men at Adelphi University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.1 times more than the 58 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 62% of students graduating from Adelphi University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Adelphi University is Male and Two or More Races (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.99% of graduates (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
392 degrees awarded
Black or African American
249 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adelphi University is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (392 degrees).

5.77% of degree recipients (137 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
862 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
298 degrees awarded
White Male
289 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adelphi University is white female (862 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (298 degrees).

Operations

Adelphi University has an endowment valued at nearly $224M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.9M (8.87%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Adelphi University had a total salary expenditure of 226M. Adelphi University employs 136 Associate professors, 99 Professors and 81 Assistant professors. Most academics at Adelphi University are Female Associate professor (74), Male Associate professor (62), and Male Professor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adelphi University are: Management, with 159 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

Endowment

$224M

2023 Endowment

5.47%

growth from 2022

Adelphi University has an endowment valued at about $224M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Adelphi University grew 5.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $210M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Adelphi University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.18M - Federal
$1.54M - State
$44.5k - Local

As of 2023, Adelphi University received $4.18M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.54M from state grants and contracts, and $44.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$120M

2023 Salaries

0.625%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Adelphi University paid a median of $120M in salaries, which represents 53% of their overall expenditure ($226M) and a 0.625% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.15% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.67% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$38.9M

Instructional Salaries

327

Number of Employees

In 2023, Adelphi University paid a total of $38.9M to 327 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

136 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

159 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adelphi University were Associate professor with 136 employees, Professor with 99 employees, and Assistant professor with 81 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adelphi University were Management with 159 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adelphi University was Female Associate professor with 74 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Male Professor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Adelphi University.

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