Arcadia University

Glenside, PA • private • III | Middle Atlantic Conferences

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,063 • Total: 3,908

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA
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Website

www.arcadia.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 741 (35.9%) • Female: 1,322 (64.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	103	5.0%
Black/African American	346	16.8%
Hispanic/Latino	196	9.5%
White	1,107	53.7%
Two or More Races	43	2.1%
International	147	7.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

5,296 admitted from 6,688 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 553-650
Math: 530-660
Total: 1083-1310

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

26-30

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

64.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

59.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

81.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$67,440

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $48,760

Room & Board

$17,180

Books & Supplies

$1,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$23,127
$30,001-48,000	$25,388
$48,001-75,000	$25,978
$75,001-110,000	$28,654
$110,001+	$34,339

Students Receiving Pell Grants

87%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$26,994

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Middle Atlantic Conferences

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$5,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$5,000/yr

2 automatic scholarships (6 total)

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Common questions about Arcadia University

What is Arcadia University's acceptance rate?

Arcadia University accepts 79% of applicants, from 6,688 applications.

How much does Arcadia University cost?

Tuition and fees are $48,760. Families earning under $30,000 pay $23,127 on average after aid.

Does Arcadia University require SAT or ACT scores?

Arcadia University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Arcadia University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 26 and 30 on the ACT.

What is Arcadia University's graduation rate?

64% of students graduate within six years.