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Updated on May 28, 2020Adelphi University is a private university with an acceptance rate of 74%. Founded in 1896, Adelphi is located on a 75-acre campus in Garden City, New York about 45 minutes from New York City. Academics are supported by a 10-to-1 student / faculty ratio and an average undergraduate class size of 21. High-achieving students might be interested in the Honors College. Perks include small seminar classes, special cultural events, and a range of travel and research opportunities. In athletics, the Adelphi Panthers compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference for most sports.
Considering applying to Adelphi University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.
During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Adelphi University had an acceptance rate of 74%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 74 students were admitted, making Adelphi's admissions process somewhat competitive.
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The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Adelphi University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.
Adelphi University, which accepts just under three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool with above average GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. However, Adelphi also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Adelphi also recommends that all students submit a resume. While not required, applicants are encouraged to schedule an admissions interview. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside Adelphi's average range.
In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students who were accepted to Adelphi. Most had SAT scores of 950 or higher, an ACT composite of 18 or higher, and a high school average of a "B" or better. A significant number of applicants had grades in the "A" range.
