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Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York. A nationally accredited school, it is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. The Princeton Review (2005) listed Adelphi as one of the nation's best universities in the Northeast.
Adelphi offers degrees in arts, sciences, humanities, business, education, nursing and health maintenance, social welfare and clinical psychology. There are four main campuses of Adelphi University. They are:
The sports teams of AU are nicknamed the Adelphi Panthers. Adelphi athletes like Bob Beamon, Mel Pender and Dot Richardson have gone on to become Olympic medal winners.
Adelphi is found in Garden City, NY. Garden City is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Adelphi.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Adelphi is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Adelphi is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,308 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Adelphi are female.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Adelphi University
South Ave
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
General Phone: (516) 877-3000
http://WWW.ADELPHI.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 509 | education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, ESL instruction, early childhood special ed, health teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 421 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 330 | social work |
| Business and Management | 316 | business management, accounting, business and related services, finance, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 232 | social services, English, history, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, humanities, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 200 | psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling |
| Medical Support and Technology | 123 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Science | 78 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 55 | media studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 55 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Fine Arts | 46 | fine arts studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 37 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 16 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information science, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health and medical administrative, community health |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Adelphi in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,319 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 1,111 | 36 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 23 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Adelphi had a total enrollment of 8,308 students (7,478 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 83% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Adelphi offers campus housing for 1,210 of its 7,478 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Garden City, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,865 | 4,551 | 66% | 964 | 21% |
| Men | 2,379 | 1,511 | 64% | 335 | 22% |
| Women | 4,486 | 3,040 | 68% | 629 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,240 |
| Room and board | $ 10,000 |
| Room charge | $ 7,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Adelphi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266600)
Adelphi has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 88 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 54 | $115,431 | 18 | $108,513 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $97,335 | 49 | $91,381 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $79,732 | 73 | $75,498 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $65,572 | 15 | $75,503 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $97,823 | 155 | $84,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 106 | 101 | 207 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Track | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Basketball | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 55 | 78 | 133 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Adelphi Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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