Adelphi University
- Private
Adelphi University: international tuition 52,110 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 63,189 USD, acceptance rate 65.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
Adelphi automatically considers international undergraduates for merit scholarships with no separate application, plus the #YouAreWelcomeHere Award (two awards). The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 65.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–630, Math 540–640, ACT 22–27. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 63,189 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Adelphi University?
International tuition is 52,110 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 63,189 USD.
Does Adelphi University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Adelphi automatically considers international undergraduates for merit scholarships with no separate application, plus the #YouAreWelcomeHere Award (two awards). The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Adelphi University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Adelphi University?
The acceptance rate is 65.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Rowe Fund (OAS interest-free loan)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page15,000 USD≈ ₫391M
The Rowe Fund is an interest-free loan for F-1/J-1 holders from Latin American and Caribbean countries, so it does not show international students are excluded; it is open only to certain countries.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Americalo warangal pilla2023Vlog
- Adelphi University2023Applying
- Adelphi University2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesEvery complete undergraduate application is reviewed for a scholarship and there is no separate scholarship application, so merit is considered automatically, including for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. They only say merit needs no separate application and are silent on need-based aid, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
#YouAreWelcomeHere (#YAWH) AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The award is for first-time students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so a Vietnamese student is eligible, but only two awards are offered.
Adelphi undergraduate merit scholarships (incl. talent and athletic)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The international student page explicitly says undergraduate international students are eligible for merit, talent and athletic scholarships, hence Yes.
- Renewable in later years
Rowe Fund (OAS interest-free loan)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Rowe Fund is an interest-free loan for F-1/J-1 holders from Latin American and Caribbean countries, so it does not show international students are excluded; it is open only to certain countries.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiAll non-native English speakers must submit one accepted English test; scores are valid for two years.Required
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action (EA)Applicationabout17days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data