Glenside, PA
63%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,685 |
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| Declined | + 3,302 |
| Total Received | 8,987 |
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| SAT | 2039 |
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| ACT | 3524 |
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Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Founded as the Beaver Female Seminary in 1853, it adopted coeducation in 1973. Its 55-acre campus is located in Glenside, 20 minutes from Philadelphia by train.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,785 |
| Established in | 1853 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) |
81-acre, suburban campus in Glenside (population: 7,914), 20 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Served by train; major airport and bus serve Philadelphia.
Arcadia University
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
| Application fee | $30
(waived if filed online) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
January 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
63%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,685 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,302 |
| Total Received | 8,987 |
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Essay
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Mark Lapreziosa
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 215 572-2910
F: 215 881-8767
admiss@arcadia.edu
| Tuition | $41,630 |
| Room | $9,000 |
| Board | $4,660 |
| Additional fees | $700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $57,490 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $28,861 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,629 |
74%
$28,861
Need-based
| Federal | $3,835,532 |
| State | $2,689,393 |
| Institutional | $40,562,332 |
| Other external | $562,558 |
| Total | $47,649,815 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $6,000 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $10,794,326 |
| Other external | $234,778 |
| Total | $11,035,104 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
38%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
32
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Ghana India Japan Nepal |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Janice Finn
Associate Dean for International Affairs
215 572-2867
finnj@arcadia.edu
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