Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls more than 8,300 students from 40 states and 50 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.

Male/Female %:

• Male: 31%
• Female: 69%

Student Faculty Ratio:

9:1

Diversity %:

• 11% Black
• 3% Asian or Pacific Islander
• 6% Hispanic
• 54% White
• 26% other/unknown

Total Enrollment:

5,908

Undergraduate enrollment:

3,099

Degree Types Offered:

• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Doctorate
• Master's
• Post-masters certificate
• Postbaccalaureate certificate

Type of College:

4-year private, not-for-profit

Campus size:

75 acres

% of Classrooms with Internet Access:

100%

Campus-wide Internet Network:

Yes