Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, New York. It was founded on June 24, 1896. The university is the oldest institution of higher learning on Long Island. The 2006 Princeton Review listed Adelphi as one of the 'Nation's Best Universities.' AU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies
• Honors College
• Ruth S. Ammon School of Education
• School of Business
• School of Nursing
• School of Social Work
• University College

AU has an active Greek life, with several fraternities and sororities. Among these are Delta Sigma Pi, Kappa Sigma, Delta Gamma and Delta Sigma Theta. The campus is home to many recognized clubs and organizations, including LGBTSSA, Hellenic Society, PAWS Web Radio and The Delphian, AU's student-run newspaper.

Adelphi University Highlights

Where Adelphi University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work, therapy and counseling, and education and teaching.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Adelphi Students

The student enrollment at Adelphi was 8,308 in 2007 (6,326 full-time equivalent).

About 32% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 68% of the class.

Undergrads are 53% of enrolled students and graduate students are 47%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Adelphi participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Adelphi provides on-campus housing for 1,202 of its 6,326 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Adelphi Athletics

Adelphi is in the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Adelphi offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 106 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 101 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Adelphi Admissions (2007)

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