Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

Students in this programme conduct hands-on research in campus labs and build physical systems such as hoverboards and electric tiles. They work with advanced equipment including lasers, vacuum systems, and a rooftop observatory with a 14-inch telescope. The programme emphasizes practical problem-solving through lab work, research projects, and internships at institutions like Brookhaven National Lab. Students also present findings at national conferences and engage in paid summer research with faculty mentors.

Focus areas include Quantum and nonlinear optics, Laser cooling and trapping, Trace gas analysis, Electronics and instrumentation, Astrophysics and observational astronomy, Computational physics.

The BS in Physics requires 120 credits, with 72 credits in physics and related science courses, including lab work and research. The BA in Physics requires 120 credits with a broader liberal arts distribution and fewer science credits.

Graduates pursue careers as engineers, researchers, computational scientists, and physics teachers in academic, industrial, and government settings.

First-year applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. International students must also provide English proficiency scores and financial documentation. Transfer students need official transcripts and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Adelphi’s main campus occupies 75 acres in Garden City, Long Island, with residence halls, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and facilities such as the Nexus Building. Additional learning hubs serve students in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, while online programs extend the university’s reach. New York City and Long Island provide the wider setting for study, professional opportunities and campus visits.

The institution began as Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn in 1863 and was chartered as Adelphi College in 1896. It moved to Garden City in 1929 and became the first private coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, Adelphi is organized into eight schools and colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Willumstad School of Business, the College of Nursing and Public Health, the Derner School of Psychology and the School of Social Work.

Academic study combines small classes, faculty mentoring, internships, research and hands-on learning. Students can choose from undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including accelerated 4+1 pathways and online options. Adelphi offers study-abroad programs ranging from faculty-led and alternate-break experiences to full-semester placements. International students join a community drawn from around the world and have access to support services throughout their academic journey, with immigration information available through the university’s admissions programming.