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πŸ’° Arcadia University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
6
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA

Arcadia University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA. Against tuition of $48,760, students receiving the largest award pay about $43,760 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Arcadia University

Tuition & fees
$48,760
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$43,760/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $17,180), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Arcadia University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Arcadia University β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Phi Theta Kappa
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual $1,500 award for Phi Theta Kappa members with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.5 and at least 30 completed credits.
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Transfer Partner Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual $5,000 award for full-time transfer students with a cumulative 3.5 GPA who complete an approved associate's degree.
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Other scholarships at Arcadia University (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Acting Audition & Portfolio Review Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 annually for prospective Fine Arts majors based on the quality of their portfolio or audition.
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Alumni Legacy Grant
$2,000/yr
An annual $2,000 grant for dependent children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of Arcadia University alumni.
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Campus Achievement Award for Returning Students
An award for active, full-time returning students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrated financial need.
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Sibling Grant
$2,000/yr
An annual $2,000 award for siblings of currently enrolled Arcadia undergraduate students.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Arcadia University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Arcadia University scholarships

How much merit aid does Arcadia University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. Arcadia University lists 6 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Arcadia University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Arcadia University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Arcadia University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 10% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Arcadia University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Arcadia University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Arcadia University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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