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Adelphi Named America's Top Online College 2026 by Newsweek

Garden City, NY (11/06/2025) — Adelphi University has distinguished itself among the nation's top virtual educators, ranking No. 99 out of 250 institutions nationwide on the list of Newsweek's America's Top Online Colleges for 2026. This recognition highlights Adelphi's commitment to providing exceptional online education. Adelphi is the only private university on Long Island included on this list.

The ranking reflects Adelphi's dedication to delivering flexible, personalized online learning experiences that cater to the evolving needs of today's students. With more than 40 fully online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the university offers an array of options for learners seeking adaptability and relevance in their education. Adelphi offers programs that are personal, professional and powerful as students seek to complete undergraduate degrees in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CPCS), or advance their careers with a graduate degree or post-graduate certificate in a variety of disciplines.

"Adelphi's strategic focus on enhancing online education has driven significant growth and interest across a wide range of industries," said Christopher Storm, PhD, Interim President of Adelphi. "We're proud to be recognized by Newsweek among the nation's leaders in providing students at every level with accessible and flexible academic programs that fill modern workforce needs."

The Newsweek ranking is based on an online survey of more than 10,000 people who have utilized online learning services for degree attainment or skill enhancement. Participants evaluated their experiences based on organization, support, price, reputation, success and practical relevance.

Flexible Online Learning Tailored for Professional Growth: Accelerated Paths and Flexible Formats

All of Adelphi's online programs are designed to be current and industry-relevant, taught by active professionals who are experts in their fields and deeply invested in student success. These programs, which also provide opportunities for career development, range from 100% online to blended options requiring minimal on-campus presence.

For its online undergraduate students, Adelphi's CPCS also provides professional advisors, credit for prior learning and 7.5-week courses designed to accelerate degree completion.

Learn more about Adelphi's online programing and recent awards and rankings.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2025 Best College, Best Value College, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/ America's Top Colleges all ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island.

Adelphi serves more than 7,600 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 Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 121,000 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 has distinguished itself among the nation's top virtual educators, ranking No. 99 out of 250 institutions nationwide on the list of Newsweek's America's Top Online Colleges for 2026.

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