Adelphi University
77%
Acceptance rate
$52,110
Tuition/yr
5,200
Enrollment
12:1
Student:Faculty
About Adelphi University
Private university in Garden City, NY with strong business and nursing programs. Located near NYC with vibrant campus life.
Adelphi University is a private doctoral research university founded in 1896, located in Garden City on Long Island, New York. It enrolls approximately 7,600 students from 44 U.S. states and 64 countries, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Adelphi's strongest programs are in nursing, social work, business analytics, and psychology. Its undergraduate nursing program ranked No. 186 nationally and its graduate social work program ranked No. 67 in the U.S. in the 2026 U.S. News rankings. The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business offers STEM-designated graduate programs in Computer Science and Supply Chain Management.
The main campus spans 75 acres in Garden City, approximately 45 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by rail, giving students access to New York City's internship and employment market. Adelphi is the only private university on Long Island included in the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings, placing it in the 1501+ band globally.
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
NY
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Adelphi's STEM-designated graduate programs in Computer Science and Supply Chain Management qualify eligible F-1 graduates for up to 36 months of OPT work authorization in the United States, making it a practical choice for Nepali students targeting U.S. career outcomes.
- Annual undergraduate tuition for 2026-2027 is approximately USD 52,110, and Adelphi automatically considers all admitted students for merit scholarships ranging from USD 4,000 to full tuition without a separate application, which can meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs.
- Nursing and social work programs place students in clinical rotations at major New York-area hospitals such as St. Francis Hospital and North Shore University Hospital, giving Nepali students pursuing healthcare careers early hands-on U.S. clinical experience.
- The university draws students from 64 countries and holds an acceptance rate of around 73 percent, making admission accessible for well-prepared Nepali applicants compared with more selective U.S. institutions.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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