Adelphi Recognized in 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Rankings
Garden City, NY (10/07/2025) — Adelphi University has once again earned national recognition in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, which evaluated 584 universities across the country in partnership with College Pulse and Statista. The rankings focus on how well colleges prepare their graduates for financial success, emphasizing the boost institutions provide to alumni earnings.
In addition to measuring salary outcomes, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings consider factors such as graduation rates, diversity and student experience. They draw heavily on feedback from one of the largest independent surveys of college students and alumni, assessing teaching quality, career preparation, learning facilities and how likely students are to recommend their school.
Adelphi achieved notable recognition across several categories:
#82 in Social Mobility - highlighting Adelphi's success in enrolling and graduating students from lower-income families while supporting strong outcomes after graduation.
#122 in Best Salaries - reflecting Adelphi's impact on graduates' long-term earnings and value.
#169 in Student Experience - demonstrating students' positive perceptions of their education and campus life.
"These results reflect Adelphi's mission and impact," said Adelphi's Interim Provost Susan Dinan, PhD. "We are especially proud to be recognized for social mobility and for the lifetime return on investment we provide to our students. These rankings affirm that Adelphi is not only a welcoming and supportive environment that provides small classes and outstanding research opportunities, but also a place where students graduate prepared for meaningful careers and lives."
At Adelphi, generous scholarships and financial aid ensure access and affordability, with an above-average return on investment. Graduates' median average income 10 years after college is $75,482, 29% above the national average of $53,727 for other four-year colleges.
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 once again earned national recognition in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.