Money Names Adelphi University One of the Best Colleges in America
Garden City, NY (07/13/2026) — Adelphi University joins top-ranked universities in the United States on Money's prestigious list of the 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. With this recognition, Adelphi secures its place ahead of several peer institutions, highlighting the University's high-value private education, low student debt and strong career outcomes.
"This recognition affirms Adelphi's standard of excellence, proving why we remain a top choice for students and their families," said Michael A.L. Balboni '81, JD, president of Adelphi University. "Students who earn a degree from Adelphi land jobs with high salaries and high potential for growth as a result of the mentorship, connections and real-world learning experiences we provide."
Money's rigorous annual Best Colleges selection process analyzes data from more than 700 four-year institutions nationwide, evaluating them across three pillars:
- quality of education (30 percent)
- affordability (40 percent)
- student outcomes (30 percent)
To determine its final star ratings, the publication weighs 25 critical data points, with a heavy emphasis on net price of a degree, value-added graduation rates, average student debt upon graduation and long-term alumni earnings. Unlike traditional rankings, Money's methodology focuses entirely on practical value, highlighting universities that deliver a measurable return on investment for their students.
See the full list of Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 and learn more about the methodology.
To discover what makes an Adelphi degree so valuable, learn more about Adelphi's rankings, accolades and 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. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.
Adelphi serves more than 7,300 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 125,000 alumni 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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