Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$51,080

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,296
Declined 1,392
Total Received 6,688
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Enrollment

2,079

undergraduate students

1,447

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in international studies, global business, and the performing arts. It is located on a 76-acre campus in Glenside, Pennsylvania—20 minutes from Philadelphia by train.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,611
Established in 1853
Coeducational Coeducational

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76-acre, suburban campus in Glenside (population: 8,384), 20 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Served by train; major airport and bus serve Philadelphia.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Arcadia University
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA
19038-3295

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
51%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
83%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Each fall, Arcadia University holds its Mr. Beaver pageant, where the young men on campus compete in a traditional beauty contest—including wearing beautiful gowns. Judging is based on swimsuit, talent, and question portions.
  • Arcadia University was founded as Beaver College, a women's seminary.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
47%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
553
75th
660
25th
530
75th
35
25th
24
75th
27
25th
19
75th
30
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Admit Rate

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,296
Declined 1,392
Total Received 6,688

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$31,015

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $49,980
Housing $8,500
Food $5,590
Additional fees $1,100
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $66,670
Average Financial Aid - $31,015
Total with Avg. Aid $35,655
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Financial Facts

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P: 215 572-2980

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminology yes
Cultural Anthropology yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Finance, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Law and Legal Studies yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Jewelry Arts yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Painting yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Trauma Counseling yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Natural Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,611

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

58%

2,079
students

Female
64%
1,331

Male
36%
748

40%

1,447
students

Female
69%
998

Male
31%
449

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

1,960
students

Female
58%
1,137

Male
42%
823

10%

203
students

Female
58%
118

Male
42%
85

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
18%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

72

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
High school transcript Recommended of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
India
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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