Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

Based in Garden City, New York, Adelphi University has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Colleges for Adults. The school enrolls a mix of full- and part-time students and demonstrates an emphasis on student persistence through measurable retention and completion outcomes.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.adelphi.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students

197 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:4,880
Undergrad students over 25 years old:230
Pell Grant students:1,488
Online and distance education undergrad students:63

Part-time students

4%
Students over 25 years old

4%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$1,375

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$28,671

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Social Sciences(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:50%
Graduation rate for part-time students:13%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

32 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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