At Adelphi, we recognize that education advancement is a major investment of your time, money and effort. We are deeply dedicated to providing a personalized education at an affordable rate. That’s why U.S. News & World Report has named Adelphi a Best Value School.
Below, you will find information about:
- Tuition rates for all online and blended degree and certificate programs
- Prior credits awarded for life experience that can significantly reduce the cost of education for select programs
- Tuition benefits for active duty military, veterans and their families
- Financial aid
- Affordable payment plan options
Tuition and fees listed below are applicable to Adelphi’s online and blended degree and certificate programs only. The total tuition cost is an estimate based on current year cost per credit hours. Tuition and fees subject to change. For general information about tuition and fees for on campus programs, please visit the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fees page.
Tuition – Online & Blended Programs
Graduate Programs
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Art Education | 34–37 | $860 | $31,820 | $200 |
| Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (P-12 Certification Track) | 36 | $860 | $30,960 | $200 |
| Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (Storytelling and The Arts Non Certification Track) | 33 | $860 | $28,380 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Nutrition | 34 | $815 | $27,710 | $200 |
| Master of Arts in Educational Technology | 32 | $860 | $27,520 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Emergency Management | 33 | Standard Tuition Rate: $865 Military Tuition Rate: $480** |
Standard Tuition: $28,545 Military Tuition: $15,840** |
$200 |
| Online Master of Social Work | 64 | $975 | $62,400 | $200 |
| Online Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing) | 32 | $975 | $31,200 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Sport Management | 36 | $990 | $35,640 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics | 39 | $990 | $38,160 | $200 |
*Tuition and fees based on 2024-2025 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
**To qualify for the military tuition rate, active duty service members, veterans, National Guard members, and eligible dependents must submit a Certificate of Eligibility to the One-Stop Student Services Center via this email address: onestop@adelphi.edu. Please include your full name and Adelphi University student ID number. For questions about obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, please contact our Veterans Support team at: veteransupport@adelphi.edu.
Undergraduate Programs
Students within these programs are eligible to receive a significant reduction in tuition through the credit for life experience benefit. In addition, transfer credit may be awarded. Students must complete the final 30 credits of coursework at Adelphi to be eligible for a degree. For more information, visit the Transfer Credits page of the College of Professional and Continuing Education website.
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Administration (full tuition) | 120 | Standard Tuition Rate: $865 Military Tuition Rate: $250** |
Standard Tuition: $103,800 Military Tuition: $30,000** |
N/A |
| 64 credits from a two-year community college transferred | 56 | – | Standard Tuition: $48,440 Military Tuition: $14,000** |
N/A |
| 90 credits from a four-year college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | Standard Tuition: $25,950 Military Tuition: $7,500** |
N/A |
| 34 credits from a two-year community college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | Standard Tuition: $25,950 Military Tuition: $7,500** |
N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (full program) | 120 | $475 | $57,000 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Science in Business | 120 (no more than 60 credits for prior learning; final 30 credits must be completed at AU) | $475 | $57,000 | N/A |
| 64 credits from a two-year community college transferred | 56 | – | $26,600 | N/A |
| 90 credits from a four-year college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | $14,250 | N/A |
*Tuition and fees based on 2024-2025 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
**To qualify for the military tuition rate, active duty service members, veterans, National Guard members, and eligible dependents must submit a Certificate of Eligibility to the One-Stop Student Services Center via this email address: onestop@adelphi.edu. Please include your full name and Adelphi University student ID number. For questions about obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, please contact our Veterans Support team at: veteransupport@adelphi.edu.
Certificate Programs
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities | 12 | $935 | $11,220 | $200 |
| Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders | 12 | $935 | $11,220 | $200 |
| Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy | – | – | $3,060† | N/A |
| Advanced Certificate in Educational Theatre | 15-30 | $860 | $25,800 | $200 |
| Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Informatics | 12 | $990 | $11,880 | $200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management | 18 | $865 | $15,570 | $200 |
| Bilingual Education for Certified Teachers, Advanced Certificate | 15 | $1,635 | $24,525 | $200 |
| Clinically-rich Intensive Teacher Institute, Bilingual Education (CR-ITI-BE), Advanced Certificate | 15 | $630 | $9,450 | $200 |
| Clinically-rich Intensive Teacher Institute, English Speakers of Other Languages (CR-ITI-ESOL), Advanced Certificate | 15 | $630 | $9,450 | $200 |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Advanced Certificate | 15 | $1,635 | $24,525 | $200 |
*Tuition and fees based on 2024-2025 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
†The Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy is not a NYSED-registered program. It is a postgraduate certificate offered by the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology and students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Fees
For a list of programmatic fees, visit the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fees page or contact an enrollment counselor at 888.252.4110 or online@adelphi.edu.
Deposits
Required deposits for applicable Adelphi University degree and certificate programs should be paid at the time of registration unless otherwise specified. For program-specific questions regarding a deposit, please contact an enrollment counselor at 888.252.4110 or online@adelphi.edu.
Financial Aid
FAFSA & Federal Aid Eligibility
Accepted students may be eligible for federal grants/loans (undergraduates) and federal and/or private education loans (graduate students).
Visit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for more information about eligibility and availability. Please have recent tax information on hand to properly file. We strongly recommend the use of the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) which can be helpful in populating the most accurate tax return information. Your tax return information will not be visible to protect your privacy. Instead, the appropriate fields will state that your tax information has been “transferred from the IRS.”
The FAFSA school code is: 002666.
Life Experience Credits at the College of Professional and Continuing Studies
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) at Adelphi has developed the life experience credit evaluation process as a way for nontraditional students to earn academic credit for knowledge and experience gained outside of a traditional classroom in the following programs:
- Master of Science in Emergency Management
- Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Administration
College-level learning, military or government funded learning, and knowledge obtained through career experience, volunteer work, artistic abilities, proficiency in computers and knowledge of foreign or sign language can be considered by the CPCS for credit that can help you complete your degree faster at and at a lesser expense.
While the life experience credit program will certainly help reduce tuition costs, they are not free.
Life Experience Fees (2018-2019 school year)
- $2,020 base fee for all credit granted
- $330 for precedented life experience credits (courses previously evaluated by another academic institution or by the New York State Department of Education)
- $330 for any additional evaluator who is required to review materials (one evaluator is included in the base fee)
Visit the Life Experience Credits website for specific examples. For more information about how you may qualify for life experience credits, contact an enrollment counselor at online@adelphi.edu or by phone at 888.252.4110.
Payment Plans
Adelphi University offers various payment plans including monthly payments and pre-payment options for students enrolled in many of our degree programs. Visit the Student Financial Services Payment Plans page or contact staff at financialservices@adelphi.edu or 516.877.3080.
Military/Veterans
Adelphi University is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program participant and one of the Best Colleges for Veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. We are also a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, a group of colleges and universities dedicated to helping servicemembers and their families earn college degrees, and the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP), which allows soon-to-enlist or currently enlisted military personnel to enroll in and complete college courses while they continue their service commitments.
Active, reserve and veteran military students and their families using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits or any other veteran affairs program benefits can apply and enroll in any of our associate, bachelor’s, credit certificate or master’s degree programs.
For more information about military and veteran benefits, please contact CPCS@adelphi.edu or 516.877.3400.
Coursera Career Academy at Adelphi
Adelphi offers Coursera Career Academy to support your life of learning and professional development.
Through its partnership with Coursera Career Academy, Adelphi offers more than 20 professional certificate programs free of charge to students, faculty and staff. These programs are created and led by industry experts from companies like Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce.
To access, go to eCampus and find Coursera in the available services.