Adelphi University

Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 78%. The early acceptance rate is 87.9%. In all, Adelphi Uni is less selective. So, students must meet all the entry requirements to take admission. For admission to the PG courses, the students must have completed a Bachelor's degree. Whereas for admission to UG courses, the students must have completed school education. 

Adelphi Uni is a small university in the U.S. It has a national reputation for courses like Business, Psychology, Nursing and Social Work. This university is ranked among the top schools on Long Island by Forbes and U.S. News. 

In 2026, Forbes has ranked Adelphi Uni as the private university on Long Island (for ROI, affordability, and career outcomes). 

Adelphi University as well as Hofstra University are two famous institutions in US and good abroad options for students. When it comes to national rankings, Adelphi University has been ranked #198 in Best National Universities (USA) in 2026. Hofstra University has an upper hand with the rank #183 in the same category.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities:

Parameters

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

68%

Average GPA

3.8

Annual Tuition Fee (MS)

INR 19 L - 49 L

For the Class of 2024, Adelphi Uni placement rate for Graduate students was 90.5%. For the UG students, the placement rate was 91.65%. The top industries where the graduates were hired include Healthcare, Finance, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Other industries. The average salary of the graduates was USD 77,019. 

Adelphi University accepts two types of applications from all the prospective students ie; Early Action and Regular Decision. Listed below are the Adelphi University application deadlines for international students:

For admission to Adelphi MBA, students must have a Bachelor's degree. The application fee for this course is USD 60 (Around INR 5.7k). The documents that have to be submitted with this university's MBA application are-

• Transcripts from previous studies (UG degree)
• Personal essay
• A LOR
• Resume

A high school GPA required for the current UG class of Adelphi University is 3.8. Other admission stats are given below-

• SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing: 626
• Mean SAT Math: 617
• Total SAT: 1,240

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, are some of the English language tests that are accepted by Adelphi Uni. The minimum scores required in these tests are given below-

Undergraduate international students are eligible for merit based Adelphi University scholarships. The university offers over 10 scholarships programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. The below table includes the list of scholarships programs with the waiver for international students:

Scholarships

Max scholarship per student per year

Presidential Awards

INR 23,26,240

Graduate Merit Scholarship

INR 4,38,850

Graduate Social Work Scholarship

INR 3,94,965

Scholarships School Achievement Award

INR 23,26,240

Know more about the Scholarships to Study in the USA for International Students 2023-2024

At Adelphi, undergraduate international students are eligible for merit, talent and athletic scholarships. All undergraduate applicants are reviewed for a scholarship recommendation once a complete application is submitted and candidates are generally notified of the result within three weeks of their acceptance letter.

Adelphi University MBA courses examine 21st-century management issues on a macro and global level and help students gain a solid foundation in business fundamentals. Students can design their own path by either opting to take a more general approach and spreading their studies over several functional areas or choosing to specialize in one of a number of areas such as accounting, finance, health services administration, human resource management, information systems, management, marketing or sport management. Candidates must submit the following application requirements while applying to Adelphi University MBA course:

• Completed graduate application and $60 fee;
• Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution;
• Personal essay;
• A letter of recommendation; and
• Résumé.

Adelphi University is a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-100-universities-in-usa-articlepage-2693">top-ranking institution in US</a>, which offers innovative undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. International students must fulfill all the entry requirements listed below in order to secure an admission in Adelphi University.

1. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and any post-secondary transcripts;
2. Test scores for any specific standardized tests (eg: LSAT for law programs);
3. Copy of passport; and
4. IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent

Adelphi University is a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-100-universities-in-usa-articlepage-2693">top-ranking institution in US</a>, which offers innovative undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs; exceptional joint degrees with partner medical and professional schools; and life-changing research, internship and travel opportunities. According to the US News & World Report, the popular Adelphi University majors include:

• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
• Psychology, General
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Social Work and
• Business Administration and Management.

Some of the other popular Adephi University courses are Business, Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Nutrition and Computer Science.

Adelphi University is a top-ranking institution in US, which offers innovative undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, exceptional joint degrees with partner medical and professional schools and life-changing research, internship and travel opportunities. The courses encompass diverse areas of education like Psychology, Business, Anthropology, Biology, Communication, Economics, Nutrition and Computer Science, through the following schools:

• College of Arts & Sciences;
• College of Nursing & Public Health;
• College of Professional & Continuing Studies;
• Gordon F Derner School of Psychology;
• Honors College;
• Robert B Williumsand School of Business;
• Ruth S. Amonn College of Education & Health Sciences;
• School of social work; and
• University Libraries.

Yes, Adelphi University offers STEM-based courses. These courses allow students to gain up to 36 months of work experience in the U.S. via OPT. Some of the study areas for STEM courses at the UG and PG levels are-

UG

• Biology 
• Communications
• Economics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Computer Science 

PG

• MBA
• Computer Science
• Biology
• Business Analytics
• Supply Chain Management

Adelphi MBA course can be completed in 1 year. Two types of MBA courses are offered by this university-

• Flex MBA: 10 specializations, with STEM programme option
• Professional Accelerated MBA: Blend of online and in-person

For admission to this university's MBA course, the students must have a Bachelor's degree. 

A prominent university ranking platform gives it an global university rank of #1501+ as part of its Global University Rankings 2026. It was placed at the same position in the previous year too. 

U.S. News & World Report has ranked 2 UG courses of Adelphi University in 2026. The details of these courses are given below-

• BSN course: College of Nursing of Adelphi University ranks at #186 in 2026 UG Nursing ranking
• UG Psychology: It is ranked among the Best UG Psychology programs in the U.S. 

Adelphi University ranks at No. 1 among Long Island Universities in the Poets and Quants 2026 Best UG Business schools. It ranks at No. 85 in 2026 from No. 102 in 2025, marking the single the largest improvement of any university in the list.

A rise in the career outcomes, from No. 103 to No. 79 and admisison standards from No. 97 to No. 83 led to this improvement in rankings. 

Adelphi Panthers compete in the NCAA Division II. They are in the Northeast 10 (NE10) Conference. The university has 23 varsity sports programme. Also, Women's Bowling team is part of the East Coast Conference. Few of the men's and women's athletic teams are Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, etc.  

Adelphi University offers on-campus housing in 7 residence halls. Many UG students live on campus. The residmece halls are Chapman Hall, Earle Hall, Linen Hall, Waldo Hall, etc. 

Housing prices are-