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Arcadia University

Arcadia University is a small, private institution located in Glenside, pa. Founded in 1853, Arcadia University offers undergraduate degrees in 92 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,750 undergraduates
cost $47,130 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Arcadia University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.6%
SAT score average 1212
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Arcadia University is known for one of its top majors: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management

Popular majors

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,130
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,720
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,100
Cost of attendance* $63,450
Average financial aid package $30,072
Estimated cost $33,378 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,130
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,720
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,100
Cost of attendance* $63,450
Average financial aid package $30,072
Estimated cost $33,378 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Arcadia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,750, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

3,142

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
34%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Arcadia University, students love their Student Program Board. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038-3295
phone 215-572-2900
address https://www.arcadia.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student program board

Residence hall council

Student government

Arcadia christian fellowship

Student alumni association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Arcadia University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Arcadia University?

Arcadia University is located in Glenside, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Arcadia University? 

The acceptance rate for Arcadia University is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for Arcadia University?

The average high school GPA for Arcadia University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Arcadia University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Arcadia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $253,800.

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