Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, United States, with a Glenside mailing address. The university enrolls approximately 3,200 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. The 94-acre (380,000 m2) Glenside campus features Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark; the university also includes a campus in Christiana, Delaware, as well as several centers around the world.
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80%
Acceptance
$29,466
Net price
1,948
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
80%
Acceptance rate
1,190
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$29,466
Average net price
$49,610
In-state tuition
$49,610
Out-of-state tuition
$17,180
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$64,645
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
61%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$58,336
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,004
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,749
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,948
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
31%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Arcadia University FAQ
Is Arcadia University a public or private school?
Arcadia University is a private nonprofit institution located in Glenside, PA.
What is the acceptance rate at Arcadia University?
Arcadia University has an acceptance rate of 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Arcadia University cost?
The average annual net price at Arcadia University is $29,466 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $49,610.
What is the graduation rate at Arcadia University?
About 67% of students at Arcadia University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Arcadia University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Arcadia University students earn a median of $58,336 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Arcadia University?
Admitted students at Arcadia University have an average SAT score of 1,190 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Arcadia University?
Arcadia University enrolls about 1,948 students.
Campus
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