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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 5,636 prospective students applied, and 4,645 were granted admission. Of those admitted 390 enrolled in the school. 2,164 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 900 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $45,520 plus fees of $700. Arcadia is ranked 456 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Arcadia is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Arcadia University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#456 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#310 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#33 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#468 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1280 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very 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 | $14,170 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,990 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the Arcadia University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.