U.S. News & World Report Names Adelphi a 2025 Best College, Underscoring Value and Strength of Degree Programs
Garden City, NY (09/24/2024) — Adelphi University continues to outrank Long Island private universities on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 National Universities rankings. At No.189, Adelphi is the highest-ranked private university in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This ranking follows Adelphi's noteworthy improvement in recent national rankings, notably The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse and Forbes annual lists.
In the U.S. News Best Colleges 2025 announcement released today, Adelphi was also ranked in the Best Value School, Best College for Veterans and Top Performer on Social Mobility categories. Adelphi's undergraduate programs in nursing and business rose in the annual rankings, with the College of Nursing and Public Health's undergraduate program ranked No. 218 (a 10-spot increase from 2024) and the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business's undergraduate business program rising 29 spots to No. 289. The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology's undergraduate program is now ranked No. 293 in the nation.
U.S. News' methodology in ranking the top universities in the U.S. relies on multiple factors, including a school's academic quality, graduate outcomes and peer assessment. This year, U.S. News removed two metrics in which Adelphi is particularly strong: first-generation graduation rates and overall graduation rate performance. While this shift impacted its overall spot on the list, the University's competitive 2025 rankings highlight the exceptional value and outcomes of an Adelphi degree, driven by the University's Momentum 2 strategic plan.
"This is a meaningful recognition of the value and strength of a degree from Adelphi University," said Christopher Storm, PhD, Adelphi's provost and executive vice president. "We are also very happy to see the notable rankings improvements in our undergraduate business and nursing programs, and to continue to be recognized for outstanding accessibility and value."
Find out more about all of Adelphi's rankings and awards.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university in the United States with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, US, is a highly awarded, internationally ranked and powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives. It is recognized for small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in its 'Core Four' academic areas: the Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.
Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.
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Adelphi University continues to outrank Long Island private universities on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 National Universities rankings.