Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Adelphi University is 72.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.10%. 6,244 men and 11,057 women applied to Adelphi and 4,292 men and 8,299 women students were accepted.
Among them, 406 men and 740 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Adelphi.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,301 | 6,244 | 11,057 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 12,591 | 4,292 | 8,299 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,146 | 406 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.78% | 68.74% | 75.06% | - | - |
| Yield | 9.10% | 9.46% | 8.92% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 63 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 46 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Adelphi.
The median SAT score is 1,220 with 610 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Adelphi. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Adelphi University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1110 | 1220 | 1310 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,146 first-year students enrolled in Adelphi. The proportion of full-time students is 99.65% and part-time students is 0.35%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.43% and women students is 64.57%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Adelphi.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,146 | 406 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,142 | 405 | 737 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Adelphi. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Adelphi University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Adelphi University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Adelphi.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | admissions.adelphi.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.adelphi.edu/onlineapp.php |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |