Adelphi Outperforms Local Universities in WSJ "America's Best Colleges" Rankings
Garden City, NY (09/06/2023) — Adelphi University is ranked 142 out of the top 400 universities on the recently released Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. list, making it the highest-ranked university on Long Island and number 12 among colleges and universities in New York state. Compared to other regional institutions, Adelphi ranked higher than Stony Brook University (149), St. John's University (161), New York University (166) and Hofstra (306).
Working with data scientists at Statista, the new WSJ/College Pulse rankings utilize recent student surveys and data to put colleges on a level playing field by comparing the outcomes of each school's graduates to what those students were likely to achieve regardless of the school they attended.
According to The WSJ, the rankings took into account how much the college improves its students' chances of graduating on time, and how much it will improve their salaries after they receive their degrees.
This year, Adelphi earned high scores relative to peer universities for its student outcomes, including graduation rate and salary impact versus similar colleges.
"This ranking shines a spotlight on the value of an Adelphi education, including the transformative learning environment and opportunities that we provide to our students in support of their success," said Adelphi President Christine M Riordan.
Read more about Adelphi's rankings in these and other outlets at adelphi.edu/about/awards.
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. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in our Core Four-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 Manhattan, 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 has been ranked a 2024 Best College in the United States by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse.
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