Adelphi University comprises a small liberal arts college and a cluster of professional schools that have grown up in close relationship to the needs of the region. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education and to offer professional preparation of the first rank in arts, education, business, clinical psychology, social work, nursing and other health sciences.
The University prepares a broad spectrum of graduates and undergraduates for a wide range of life pursuits while fostering a passion for knowledge; an understanding and a questioning of cultural values; and a view of themselves as independent, life long learners, and contributors to knowledge and service in an ever-changing world.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
480
580
SAT Math
490
590
SAT Writing
480
590
ACT Composite
20
25
ACT English
20
25
ACT Math
19
25
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$19,960
$20,900
$23,000
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$9,100
$9,500
$9,900
Room and board (off campus)
$4,500
$4,500
$4,500
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (516) 877-3080
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 80%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,142
State/Local Grants: $2,388
Institutional Grants: $8,895
Student Loans: $3,101
