Adelphi University is a private doctoral research university in Garden City, New York, offering 200+ programs across eight schools with strengths in nursing, psychology, business, and education. Students rave about small classes (21:1 ratio), personalized faculty attention, vibrant multicultural clubs, safe suburban campus, and NYC proximity.

State

New York

Student Population

5,325

Acceptance Rate

66%

GPA Range

3.4-3.9

SAT Range

1120-1330

Common Majors

Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Business Administration, and Social Work.

"Adelphi's warm, diverse Brown and Gold community feels welcoming—profs mentor closely, 90+ clubs spark connections, Spirit Week unites us. Love green campus relaxation, NYC train rides for Broadway/concerts, safe Long Island life with Hempstead eats nearby!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$43,500–$45,000

Conference

Northeast-10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-76

Avg Women's Scores

79-82

Men's Team Notes

Adelphi men’s golf averaged about 74–76 per player per round, posting several rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s across multi‑round events. The team turned in competitive 54‑hole totals, contended in regional‑level fields, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Adelphi women’s golf averaged about 79–82 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team delivered solid multi‑round totals, remained competitive in mid‑level NAIA‑style tournaments, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

David Mattana

Women's Coach

Bill Bresnan

Men's Email

dmattana@adelphi.edu

Women's Email

wbresnanjr@adelphi.edu

Men's Coach Bio

David Mattana guides Adelphi men's golf to three straight NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals, including 2025 selection at Gannon-hosted Whispering Woods. His Panthers finished NE10 runner-up and ranked No. 1 East Region/No. 66 nationally early 2025-26, targeting first nationals appearance through events like SNHU Tournament from Garden City base.

Women's Coach Bio

Bill Bresnan heads Adelphi women's golf, capturing the program's first NE10 Championship in 2025 led by Filippa Schulze Doering's runner-up finish. With assistant Emily Montagnino (ex-U Tampa player), his squad excels in conference play, prioritizing development for NCAA East Region success from Long Island.