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Adelphi University

  • LocationGarden City, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,406 students
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Adelphi University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Adelphi's Catholic Campus Ministry, listed by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, meets in the Interfaith Chapel in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. Published times include Mass on Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM, and confession on Sunday at 6:30 PM, with a Newman Club, prayer and small groups listed. Fr. Jeff Yildirmaz is listed as chaplain, and the Church of Saint Joseph in Garden City is among nearby churches.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Tuesday6:00 PMInterfaith Chapel, Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adelphi University
  • Sunday7:00 PMInterfaith Chapel, Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adelphi University

Confession 1

  • Sunday6:30 PMInterfaith Chapel, Ruth S. Harley University Center, Adelphi University

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 pm”
    Adelphi's Catholic Mass hours are Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
    “Sunday: Confession: 6:30 pm Catholic Mass: 7:00 pm Dessert and Fellowship: 8:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday at 6:30 PM, before Mass and fellowship.
  2. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass: Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel (University Center Room 304).”
    The diocese's directory lists Mass on Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Adelphi University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Josephs Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi1Saint Thomas the Apostle Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3St Stephen's Knanya Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Corpus Christi Church: 1.8 mi5Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church: 2.0 mi6Adelphi University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  2. Saint Thomas the Apostle Church — 1.2 mi · 24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead
  3. Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  4. St Stephen's Knanya Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 384 Clinton Street, Hempstead
  5. Corpus Christi Church — 1.8 mi
  6. Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church — 2.0 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adelphi University One South Avenue Garden City, NY 11530-0701 Chaplain: Father Jeff Yildirmaz”
      The Diocese of Rockville Centre's campus ministry directory lists a Catholic campus ministry at Adelphi University with a chaplain.
    2. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff at Adelphi University through prayer and worship”
      Adelphi's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at the university.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Jeff Yildirmaz is listed as chaplain; the published Catholic chaplain hours total about 3.5 hours a week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adelphi University One South Avenue Garden City, NY 11530-0701 Chaplain: Father Jeff Yildirmaz”
      The Diocese of Rockville Centre's campus ministry directory lists a Catholic campus ministry at Adelphi University with a chaplain.
    2. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm”
      The Catholic chaplain's published hours are Sunday 6:30 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass on Tuesday only.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass: Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel (University Center Room 304).”
      The diocese's directory lists Mass on Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel.
    2. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 pm”
      Adelphi's Catholic Mass hours are Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 pm”
      Adelphi's Catholic Mass hours are Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession Sunday at 6:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: Confession: 6:30 pm Catholic Mass: 7:00 pm Dessert and Fellowship: 8:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday at 6:30 PM, before Mass and fellowship.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Club, men's and women's groups, and student-led Bible studies are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adelphi’s Newman Club is made up of young adult Catholics who are committed to growing in their spirituality, serving others and forming community with one another.”
      Adelphi's Newman Club is a group for Catholic young adults.
      “Wednesday: Prayer Group: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Men’s Group: 2:30 – 3:30 pm”
      The Catholic ministry lists a Wednesday men's group and a weekday prayer group.
      “We are excited to announce the launch of student-led bible studies at various times and locations all around campus, all week long.”
      Student-led Bible studies are listed at various times and places on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, service, and small-group Bible studies are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Activities include retreats with students from other colleges, scripture sharing and reflection, community service events, extended service trips and social activities.”
      The Newman Club lists retreats, scripture sharing, service events and service trips.
      “We are excited to announce the launch of student-led bible studies at various times and locations all around campus, all week long.”
      Student-led Bible studies are listed at various times and places on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A chaplain is named, and the diocese lists the campus ministry for Adelphi.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adelphi University One South Avenue Garden City, NY 11530-0701 Chaplain: Father Jeff Yildirmaz”
      The Diocese of Rockville Centre's campus ministry directory lists a Catholic campus ministry at Adelphi University with a chaplain.
    2. Meet Our Staff | Achan Family Interfaith Center, Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jeff Yildirmaz Chaplain Achan Family Interfaith Center, Division of Student Affairs Contact Email jyildirmaz@adelphi.edu”
      Jeff Yildirmaz is listed as a chaplain at the Interfaith Center, with a university email address.
  • Mass is published on Sunday and Tuesday, with Sunday confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 pm”
      Adelphi's Catholic Mass hours are Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
      “Sunday: Confession: 6:30 pm Catholic Mass: 7:00 pm Dessert and Fellowship: 8:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday at 6:30 PM, before Mass and fellowship.
  • Several Catholic groups are listed, including the Newman Club, men's and women's groups, and student-led Bible studies.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adelphi’s Newman Club is made up of young adult Catholics who are committed to growing in their spirituality, serving others and forming community with one another.”
      Adelphi's Newman Club is a group for Catholic young adults.
      “Wednesday: Prayer Group: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Men’s Group: 2:30 – 3:30 pm”
      The Catholic ministry lists a Wednesday men's group and a weekday prayer group.
      “Women’s Group; 6:00 pm biweekly (starting September 13)”
      The Catholic ministry lists a biweekly women's group on Mondays at 6:00 PM.
      “We are excited to announce the launch of student-led bible studies at various times and locations all around campus, all week long.”
      Student-led Bible studies are listed at various times and places on campus.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is listed only on Tuesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 pm”
      Adelphi's Catholic Mass hours are Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
  • The published chaplain hours are limited, about 3.5 hours a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm”
      The Catholic chaplain's published hours are Sunday 6:30 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

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The Catholic center

Achan Family Interfaith Center and Chapel (Catholic Campus Ministry)

  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Interfaith Chapel, shared), chaplains' offices

Source: adelphi.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, adelphi.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, drvc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Newman ClubOn campus
    Tuesdays 6:30 PM
    Group for Catholic young adults that meets in the Interfaith Chapel; retreats, service events and social activities are listed.
    adelphi.edu, drvc.org, adelphi.edu

Faith formation 4

  • Men's Group
    Wednesdays 2:30 to 3:30 PM
    Catholic men's group listed by the ministry.
    adelphi.edu
  • Women's Group
    Mondays 6:00 PM, biweekly
    Catholic women's group listed by the ministry.
    adelphi.edu
  • Prayer Group
    Weekdays 1:00 to 2:00 PM
    Weekday prayer group listed by the ministry.
    adelphi.edu
  • Student-led Bible studies
    Various times, all week
    Small groups at various campus locations, with sign-up by email.
    adelphi.edu, adelphi.edu

Social life 1

  • Sunday dessert and fellowship
    Sundays 8:00 PM
    Fellowship after Sunday Mass.
    adelphi.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Catholic Services | Interfaith Center at Adelphi Universityadelphi.edu/interfaith/catholic-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff at Adelphi University through prayer and worship”
    Adelphi's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at the university.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff at Adelphi University through prayer and worship”
    Adelphi's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at the university.
    “Location Ruth S. Harley University Center, 303”
    The Interfaith Center, which houses the Catholic ministry's chapel, is in the Ruth S. Harley University Center.
  2. Campus Ministry Directory | Diocese of Rockville Centredrvc.org/campus-ministry-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Adelphi University One South Avenue Garden City, NY 11530-0701 Chaplain: Father Jeff Yildirmaz”
    The Diocese of Rockville Centre's campus ministry directory lists a Catholic campus ministry at Adelphi University with a chaplain.
    “Mass: Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel (University Center Room 304).”
    The diocese's directory lists Mass on Sundays at 7 PM and Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Interfaith Chapel.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
77 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,219 · ACT 27
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,443

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,124
Total students7,406
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$30,783
Cost of attendance (per year)$63,189
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$75,482
Admission rate66%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1219
SAT reading & writing570–660
SAT math550–680
ACT composite24–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Rockville Centre

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: drvc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Adelphi University a Catholic college?
No. Adelphi University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Adelphi Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Adelphi University’s Catholic Life Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Adelphi University?
Mass is listed at Interfaith Chapel, Ruth S. Harley University Center and Adelphi University. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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