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Follow on Google News | Adelphi University Named “Top 15 Overperformers” by U.S. News & World ReportUniversity Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges and Exceeds Academic Reputation
“For years, the rankings in U.S. News that receive the most attention have been a bit of a popularity contest where university reputations are made, to a significant degree, because of what other college administrators think of their competition,” Adelphi University is at the forefront of higher education with nationally recognized programs to best meet the needs of both current and future students. The University has also made student success—as defined by retention and graduation for all our students—an institutional priority. Freshman enrollment and total undergraduate enrollment are at new highs. Graduation rates, already the highest in our region, continue to rise. To achieve this, Adelphi has expanded internship programs, supported faculty mentored student research, enhanced student services, and kept tuition increases well below the national average. Adelphi students not only graduate, but also gain meaningful employment, often through internships and field placements, and continue on to graduate school in large numbers. Adelphi’s Center for Career Development has initiated many innovative programs, such as the Community Fellows Program, to prepare students for careers and enrich students’ overall experience. Additionally, the University has been recognized by The Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” To learn more about Adelphi University, visit adelphi.edu. About Adelphi University: Adelphi is a world class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Schools of Nursing and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 43 states and 45 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University, chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship. Media Contact: Kali Chan Director of Media Relations Adelphi University chan@adelphi.edu (516) 877-4040 End
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