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Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies

Garden City, NY / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$40
Tuition In State
$57,990
Tuition Out of State
$57,990
Average GPA
3.5
AVERAGE ADMISSIONS TEST
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School Overview

Degrees
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Ownership
Public For-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
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Founding Year
1896
Accreditation Year
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Cost of Attendance: $435,823
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Estimated loan burden for AdelphiU using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living

Garden City, NY is about 1.13x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,390 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

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About the School

The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies became the nation’s first university-based professional school of psychology in 1972. Today, we are recognized as an international leader, dedicated to scholarship and committed to preparing professionals for a changing society.

At Derner, students engage in academic studies and clinical practice, which help them obtain the necessary skills for a wide range of careers, while also improving their understanding of human behavior.

Curriculum

Four years full-time on campus, including an externship, plus one year full-time internship for clinical psychology. A second year research project and a doctoral level dissertation are required. A written comprehensive exam or an oral comprehensive exam is not required. Six years is the average time to completion of the program.

Last Updated: Aug 01, 2026