Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 77.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1140–1310 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 24–30 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $28,348 |
| Grad rate | 69% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $75,482 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~1000 words each.
- Tell us something about your writing life and what you hope to accomplish during the program. Tell us what you have read, are now reading and what you intend to read. Describe your current literary interests, your current or future challenges, and anything else you think is important for us to know about you.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).