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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 |
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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 9,243 prospective students applied, and 5,930 were granted admission. Of those admitted 479 enrolled in the school. 2,456 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,206 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $42,880 plus fees of $700. Arcadia is ranked 493 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1250 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.65 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $700 |
| Room and Board | $13,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,980 |
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% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211088 IPEDS survey data for Arcadia University.