Arcadia University
450 S Easton Rd
Glenside PA 19038
(215) 572-2900
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,872 (2,203 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
66% / 34%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
23% / 77%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
57% / 43%
- In-State / Out-of-State
52% / 48%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$31,260
- Room & Board$10,680
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,457
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,702
- Students Admitted
3,262
(69%)
- Students Enrolled606
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS Class29%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
480-618
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
480-578
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
478-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-26
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Italian Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Library science
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Philosophy, Other
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Security and protective services
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Criminology
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Illustration
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Interior Design
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Metal and Jewelry Arts
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,702
- Students Admitted
3,262
(69%)
- Students Enrolled606
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS Class29%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class58%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class87%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
480-618
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
480-578
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
478-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-26
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline03/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$31,260
- Room & Board$10,680
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,457
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants25%$3,549
- Pell Grants25%$2,679
- Other Federal Grants23%$975
- State & Local Grants29%$3,731
- Institutional Grants96%$12,900
- Federal Loans82%$3,717
- Non-Federal Loans47%$9,775
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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