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| Location | Glenside, Pennsylvania |
| Online | arcadia.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Arcadia University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 8,884 prospective students applied, and 6,541 were granted admission. Of those admitted 478 enrolled in the school. 2,245 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,055 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $44,640 plus fees of $700. Arcadia is ranked 422 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Arcadia is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Arcadia University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#422 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#284 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#29 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#440 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1230 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $700 |
| Room and Board | $14,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,990 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Business | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211088 IPEDS survey data for Arcadia University.
Current students may use the Arcadia University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.