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Adelphi University
#421 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Garden City, NY
  • 1,285 reviews
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    Adelphi University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    33%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    23%
    Average Housing Cost
    $10,770/ year
    Poll
    54%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.71 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.113 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,720/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 151 responses
    • UC burgers and wraps
      18%
    • Sandwiches
      15%
    • Off campus food
      15%
    • Deli
      13%
    • Grilled Cheese
      9%
    • Post Dining Hall Grill
      7%
    • Sushi
      7%
    40%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.92 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 71 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      18%
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    Safety

    Safety
    A-
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.77 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 58 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      50%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      45%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 60 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      38%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      3%
    • Not very visible.
      7%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 123 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      37%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      48%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      11%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Bowling, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 72 responses
    • Chalk Up
      18%
    • Welcome Back Week
      18%
    • Spring Concert
      17%
    • Commuter Appreciation Week
      13%
    • Hall Events
      13%
    • Study Abroad Fair
      10%
    • Soccer games
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 91 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      15%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      18%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      22%
    • Parties? What parties?
      42%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 43 responses
    • There is not necessarily a party event of the year
      44%
    • Holiday Party
      14%
    • Formal
      12%
    • Halloween Party
      12%
    • Midnight Madness
      7%
    • Halloween
      2%
    • Homecoming
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    9%
    Women in Sororities
    8%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.106 responses
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