Adelphi University Acceptance Rate
Garden City, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,111
- Admitted
- 13,263
- Yield
- 10.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Adelphi University's acceptance rate has risen from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 77.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,806 to 17,111 (+94%) over that period.
Its 77.5% rate makes Adelphi University more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 37%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79.4% for women vs 74.2% for men, a 5.2-point gap). Adelphi University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,806 | 6,377 | 72.4% | 975 |
| 2015–16 | 9,367 | 6,762 | 72.2% | 868 |
| 2016–17 | 11,863 | 8,339 | 70.3% | 1,226 |
| 2017–18 | 11,851 | 8,666 | 73.1% | 1,131 |
| 2018–19 | 13,006 | 9,648 | 74.2% | 1,245 |
| 2019–20 | 13,919 | 10,342 | 74.3% | 1,132 |
| 2020–21 | 15,329 | 11,437 | 74.6% | 996 |
| 2021–22 | 16,084 | 12,459 | 77.5% | 1,330 |
| 2022–23 | 17,301 | 12,591 | 72.8% | 1,146 |
| 2023–24 | 17,111 | 13,263 | 77.5% | 1,377 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,821 | 8,597 | 79.4% |
| Men | 6,289 | 4,666 | 74.2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–650 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 3% |
How Adelphi University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Adelphi University's acceptance rate?
Adelphi University's acceptance rate is 77.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,263 admitted of 17,111 applicants).
Is Adelphi University test optional?
Adelphi University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Adelphi University?
Adelphi University received 17,111 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,263.
What SAT score do you need for Adelphi University?
Admitted students at Adelphi University typically scored 580–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Adelphi University getting harder to get into?
Adelphi University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 77.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.adelphi.edu/.