More selective than 61% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Adelphi University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Adelphi University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Adelphi University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Adelphi University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 570–660 | 550–680 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 580–650 | 560–660 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Adelphi University compared with other New York colleges?
Adelphi University has the 55th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | The New School | 63% | 69% | $58,741 |
| 52 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | 64% | 77% | $31,563 |
| 53 | CUNY York College | 64% | 32% | $4,456 |
| 54 | CUNY Queens College | 64% | 53% | $4,195 |
| 55 | Adelphi University | 66% | 67% | $30,783 |
| 56 | St. John Fisher University | 66% | 74% | $28,945 |
| 57 | SUNY College at Geneseo | 66% | 71% | $18,211 |
| 58 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 67% | 70% | $34,906 |
| 59 | Hofstra University | 68% | 69% | $34,176 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Adelphi University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Adelphi University admissions questions
What is the Adelphi University acceptance rate?
Adelphi University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,263 of 17,111 applicants were admitted.
Does Adelphi University require the SAT or ACT?
Adelphi University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Adelphi University?
The middle 50% of Adelphi University enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1340 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Adelphi University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,377 of 13,263).
Is Adelphi University getting harder to get into?
Adelphi University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Adelphi University overview