Enrollment: 5139
Average SAT: 550
Average ACT: 23
Most Popular Majors: Business/Commerce, General,Education, General,Nursing, Other,
Student Faculty Ratio: 9:1

Undergraduate Receiving Need-Based Financial Aid: 157
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $5,525.00

School Says - General Information
Adelphi University has a rich history, an exciting present, and a limitless future. Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is Long Island's oldest private coeducational institution of higher learning. As Adelphi grows, our academic programs evolve to reflect the needs and interests of our close to 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. Recent program additions include a B.F.A. in studio art for aspiring visual arts professionals, as well as new and updated bachelor's programs in criminal justice administration, computer management and information sciences, and school psychology. The university has recently made significant investments in its 75-acre Garden City campus, including an extensive new performing arts, recreation, and sports complex, which opened in fall 2008. Adelphi opened an 18,000-square-foot fine arts building in 2006 and a new residence hall in 2003. Our student-athletes compete in 21 Division I and II intercollegiate sports as well as in an array of intramural activities. Students also benefit from Long IslandÂ's many resources, and are a 40-minute train ride from New York City. Through its schools and programs-the College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, the Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work-Adelphi offers more than 100 career-advancing undergraduate and graduate programs of study at our main Garden City campus and at off-campus locations in Hauppauge, Manhattan, and Poughkeepsie.

School Says - Student Body
Take part in or watch your classmates in our thriving cultural arts programs, including plays, art exhibits, concerts, and lectures. Attend a sporting event with friends, or check out the comprehensive sports and fitness services available, including intramural athletics and group classes in pilates and yoga. With more than 80 student organizations, including community service, academic, cultural, and religious clubs, student-run media, seven Greek-letter social sororities and fraternities, and 20 academic honor societies, thereÂ's something for everyone.

School Says - Academics
Five Year BachelorÂ's/MasterÂ's Programs - Scholars Teacher Education Program (STEP) - Childhood Education - Adolescence Education - Social Work Pre-Professional Opportunities - Pre-dental - Pre-engineering - Pre-law - Pre-medicine - Pre-optometry - Pre-physical therapy/allied health

School Says - Admissions
If you can see yourself at Adelphi, we encourage you to apply. To be considered for admission, you must graduate from a recognized four-year high school or academy and complete 16 units of college preparatory course work or an equivalent preparation. Your cocurricular activities, interests, and your personal interview are important to us as well.

School Says - Campus Life
Could there be a better location for a college campus than ours? Nestled in beautiful suburban Garden City, New York, AdelphiÂ's home is in the heart of Long Island. Shops, banks, and restaurants are within walking distance, and legendary beaches, museums, entertainment venues, and premiere shopping destinations are a short car-ride away. A short-walk and 45 minute train ride will bring you into New York City, the financial and cultural center of the world.

School Says - Cost Aid
2007Ââ€"2008 Adelphi University Typical Costs* Tuition and fees $23,000 Typical double room $6,700 Basic meal plan $2,200 Average financial aid package $14,900** *Annual rates listed. Tuition and fee, and room and board are subject to change **(2006-2007 average financial aid package per full time student)Financing your education may be one of biggest decisions you and your family will make together. Scholarships, loans, and grants can sometimes be a deciding factor in which college you choose to attend. As one of the most important investments you will make, AdelphiÂ's Office of Student Financial Services is dedicated to providing sound financial guidance and ready to help you explore the full range of financial alternatives available to you. We are committed to making private higher education affordable and to providing you with the best value for your tuition dollar. ThatÂ's one reason why the prestigious Fiske Guide to Colleges named Adelphi a Â"Best BuyÂ" in higher education in both 2007 and 2008 editions. Adelphi is one of only 26 private universities nationwide and the only private university on Long Island to earn a Â"Best BuyÂ" distinction.

Students Say - Academics
This "relatively small school" in Garden City, New York offers an impressively wide range of programs and majors (such as an Honors College, School of Business, and School of Nursing), as well as "generous" financial aid. Though most students commute to campus, the school tries hard to create a "beautiful environment that cultivates leadership and growth" and encourages "close-knit attention to students." The small campus makes transport between buildings easy, and the facilities are always being improved. "I know that when I step on campus and walk through the beautiful grounds that my mood will lift. The positive atmosphere is really great," says one content student. The administration is "great and very accessible" and has designed an educational system that rewards the students who take advantage of opportunities by letting them "help shape the University setting and create their own overall experiences." In other words, "Get involved and study hard, and you'll love this campus!!!"
Those who do study here speak highly of their professors, for the most part; the majority of students find their professors to be "incredibly accommodating and enthusiastic," though some think "there are a few teachers [who] should retire and let someone else who can remember the subject teach." Overall, most feel their professors are "good instructors providing students with useful knowledge preparing them for their careers." A few students complain that there are "too many general education requirements," but once these are completed, the academic ball really gets rolling. The class registration system and financial aid offices are also cited as needing some work, but Adelphi's "small classes get you more one-on-one time with the teachers."

Students Say - Campus Life
Since Adelphi is mainly attended by commuters, the place is "a ghost town on the weekends;" however, some students do live in dorms, and fraternities and sororities do exist. "I find campus life OK. It's not its extremely fun, but it's not totally boring," says one junior. The classic dorm room hangout is popular among residents, and the school does provide shuttles to Target, the nearby mall, train stations, and other places, not to mention the ease with which one can get to New York City via the train. Recently, there has been a push to increase school spirit and activity, and "it has been working." During the week, the dry campus offers tons of organizations and clubs, recreational facilities, and campus activities such as "parties, battle of the bands, comedy shows, theatrical shows, and constant commotion (good commotion) in the University Center." "Getting jobs on campus is a little difficult" for those looking to work near their classes.

Students Say - Student Body
This "relatively small school" in Garden City, New York offers an impressively wide range of programs and majors (such as an Honors College, School of Business, and School of Nursing), as well as "generous" financial aid. Though most students commute to campus, the school tries hard to create a "beautiful environment that cultivates leadership and growth" and encourages "close-knit attention to students." The small campus makes transport between buildings easy, and the facilities are always being improved. "I know that when I step on campus and walk through the beautiful grounds that my mood will lift. The positive atmosphere is really great," says one content student. The administration is "great and very accessible" and has designed an educational system that rewards the students who take advantage of opportunities by letting them "help shape the University setting and create their own overall experiences." In other words, "Get involved and study hard, and you'll love this campus!!!"
Those who do study here speak highly of their professors, for the most part; the majority of students find their professors to be "incredibly accommodating and enthusiastic," though some think "there are a few teachers [who] should retire and let someone else who can remember the subject teach." Overall, most feel their professors are "good instructors providing students with useful knowledge preparing them for their careers." A few students complain that there are "too many general education requirements," but once these are completed, the academic ball really gets rolling. The class registration system and financial aid offices are also cited as needing some work, but Adelphi's "small classes get you more one-on-one time with the teachers."

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