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How strong are the academics at Adelphi University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
59%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Adelphi has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
103
10-19
353
20-29
396
30-39
175
40-49
46
50-99
9

Honors Programs

Adelphi University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Adelphi's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Adelphi University:

85%
First-year retention rate
59%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $79,671. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$79,671
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Adelphi University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Social Work
-34.4
58.48
151.36
244.24
337.12
430

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 84
  • Neuroscience 25
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 5
  • Biochemistry 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 44
  • Accounting 33
  • Finance, General 27
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 11
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 27
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 35
  • Information Science/Studies 7
Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 19
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • Music Teacher Education 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 32
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 430
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 30
History
  • History, General 19
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 2
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 9
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Studies 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 22
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 12
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 14
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 91
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 43
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 24
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • Economics, General 6
  • Anthropology, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 14
  • Dance, General 11
  • Music, General 8
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0

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