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Adelphi is a private, multipurpose university. Founded as a boys’ preparatory school, it became a college in 1896, and gained university status in 1963. Its 75-acre campus is located in western Long Island, 20 miles from New York City. A four-year private institution, Adelphi University has an enrollment of 7,951 students. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities include: art gallery • bronze-casting foundry • sculpture and ceramics studios • theater • language labs • observatory. Adelphi University provides on-campus housing with 542 units that can accommodate 1,202 students. Housing options: coed dorms • special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: basketball, tennis and volleyball courts • baseball, lacrosse, soccer and softball fields • fitness center • swimming facility.