Adelphi University
Garden City, NY, USA — adelphi.edu
- Founded
- 1896
- Type
- Private Research University
- Students
- 8,000+
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
- Nursing
- Top 10 nursing school in New York State
- Long Island
- 25 miles from Manhattan — suburban campus
- Psychology
- Nationally ranked psychology doctoral programme
- Health
- Strong health sciences with NYC hospital network partnerships
Overview
Adelphi University (Adelphi) is a private university in Garden City, NY, USA, founded in 1896. A leading institution in USA, it is renowned for a premier Long Island university with a top-10 nursing school in New York State and nationally-ranked psychology doctoral programme — 25 miles from Manhattan. With 8,000+ students and 1,500+ (19%) international students, it maintains a globally oriented academic community.
Admission Process
Applicants provide official academic transcripts, relevant entrance exam scores, English (or local language) proficiency evidence (IELTS 5.5–7.0 or TOEFL equivalent), personal statement, and references. Requirements vary by faculty — consult the university's official admissions website. Graduate applicants additionally submit a bachelor's transcript, CV, and research proposal.