adelphi
University
adelphi
uNIVERSITY
Garden City, New york
Adelphi is a modern metropolitan university with a uniquely personalized approach to learning. We’re dedicated to transforming students’ lives through world-class academics, a focus on student success, and a warm and inclusive community.
Adelphi University is no longer New York’s best-kept secret. We’re a strongly ranked, powerfully connected research university offering 120+ exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs through eight schools and colleges.
Founded in 1896, we were the first private, coeducational university on Long Island. Today, our main campus in Garden City and our dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley, Suffolk County, and online are home away from home to a diverse population of nearly 8,000 students from 43 states and 64 countries.

- Adephi University, Garden City
- Undegraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & Research
- Established 1896
- Over 8,000 Total Enrolment
- International students from 64 different countries
- January, August

departments of study
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Robert B. Willumstad School of Business
- College of Education and Health Sciences
- Honors College
- College of Nursing and Public Health
- College of Professional and Continuing Studies
- Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology
- School of Social Work
Awards & Recognition
- In 2020, Adelphi earned five Best College badges in the annual ranking of U.S. colleges. We were named as a: Best College Nationwide, Best College for First-Year Experiences, Best Performer for Social Mobility, Best Colleges for Veterans, Best Value School
- Best Graduate Schools list in 2020: Nursing, Speech-language Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Audiology
- The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education named Adelphi a top U.S. college in 2020 which places us in the top 26% in the country
- The Princeton Review ranked Adelphi among the Best Northeastern Colleges in 2020 and included our Robert B. Willumstad School of Business one of the Best Business School 2020 list
- Forbes magazine recognized Adelphi on its 2019 list of America’s Top Colleges
University highlights
- Our students find employment in their chosen fields quickly—with a typical starting salary 38 percent higher than the national average salary.
- We help students launch careers of purpose—careers that lead to success, happiness and fulfillment. You’ll find a network of over 116,000 Adelphi alumni making a difference in their careers, communities and in the lives of others nationwide and throughout the world.
- Adelphi students go places. They start and advance their careers at ‘big four’ accounting firms, international brands, leading healthcare providers, educational organizations, nonprofits, innovative entertainment companies and other exciting organizations.
- Adelphi’s exceptional student life opportunities—from residence halls and dining options, to our many multicultural clubs and diverse activities, to our award-winning career guidance services—help ensure that your Adelphi experience outside the classroom is life changing.
- Although strong academics are at the heart of the Adelphi experience, it is student life that creates a true sense of community and belonging.
Course highlights
- You'll experience faculty mentors who are extraordinary teachers, hands-on learning, innovative programs and exceptional opportunities for research.
- Whether online or on campus, the learning experience at Adelphi is powerful, personal and life changing. Professors know your name and your goals—and are dedicated to your academic success.
- Academics at Adelphi are highly regarded for their rigorous standards, small class sizes, world-class faculty, and an innovative new approach to personalizing the higher education experience—resulting in high levels of student success and strong career outcomes.
- All our undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs and opportunities are created to meet the demands of today’s technology-driven, global, and interconnected economy and society. The ability of our graduates to successfully navigate these connections, emerge as leaders, and make meaningful contributions in their communities is the hallmark of an Adelphi education.


Location & campus
- Home to Adelphi University since 1929, our main campus in historic Garden City, New York, encompasses 75 beautiful and walkable acres connected by charming pathways.
- The Adelphi campus is nestled within the serene Long Island suburbs on a safe and welcoming sprawling campus that’s beautifully gardened, architecturally exciting and full of activity. We know you’ll feel at home here.
- Adelphi students learn in more than a dozen academic buildings and centers, study and collaborate in a bright and modern library, stay active in our state-of-the-art Center for Recreation and Sports, enjoy arts performances in our top-ranked Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, and residential students live within seven residential communities.
Location & campus
- Grand houses. Wide boulevards. Charming scenery. A safe, small-town community feel. It’s no wonder Garden City, a village of about 20,000 residents, earned a rare overall A+ by Niche.com in Best Suburbs to Live in New York category. This Long Island locale is filled with shops, restaurants, pubs, architectural gems, historic landmarks, museums and recreational activities.
- Catch the Panther Express to downtown Garden City, just a mile from campus. Here, you’ll find all the essentials for everyday life, from the bank and post office to grocery stores and pharmacies. Hit Seventh Street to explore the boutiques or grab lunch. Head to Roosevelt Field for some serious shopping or to a community park to take a break from studying.
- You can also hop on the Long Island Railroad—the nearest stop is just four blocks from campus—to reach transportation hubs, Long Island’s famous beaches and other shopping, dining and entertainment destinations; and of course, our nearby neighbor, New York City.
- Personalized attention in a bustling city. Adelphi’s Manhattan Center offers flexible, convenient programs designed for working professionals. You’ll find us in the SoHo district at historic One Hudson Square.
- Easy commute. Excellent community. Our Lower Manhattan location, at 75 Varick Street, offers easy access to students from anywhere in the tristate area.
- As you spend time at Adelphi’s Manhattan campus, you’ll also get to know the neighborhood. SoHo is home to cobblestone streets, trendy shops, art galleries, museums and lots of good food. You’ll also be next door to New York’s famous Chinatown. There are plenty of places near One Hudson Square to grab a coffee or quick bite to eat before or after class, and the NYC subway is steps away.
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