Arcadia University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Glenside, PA

$44,440

Avg tuition

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About Arcadia University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Arcadia University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,463, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The university offers 80 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,440.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

66% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Required

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1260

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students Enrolled

29%

Online Student Enrollment

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

13%

Black

9%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

70%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

1,006

Student Location Breakout

29% 71%

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's Not offered

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 3% online

Doctorate 33% online

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,043
State Grant Aid $3,626
Institution Grant Aid $27,315
Pell Grant Aid $4,594

Financial Outlook

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.