Academic Life at Adelphi University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Adelphi University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 12 students per faculty member, Adelphi University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. At Adelphi University, 30% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Adelphi University offers 63 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Adelphi University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Adelphi University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Adelphi University:

• Looking for flexibility? Adelphi University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,963 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Adelphi University retains and graduates its students — 83% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Adelphi University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Adelphi University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Adelphi University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Adelphi University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Adelphi University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Adelphi University — regional and program accreditation status