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Arcadia University is one of the leading colleges in Pennsylvania with the acceptance rate of 74%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 215-572-2910 or send email at admiss@arcadia.edu.

8884 Enrolled 74% Acceptance Rate 20 - 28 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 8,884
    • Average HS GPA: 3.41
    • Acceptance Rate: 74%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 23% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 23% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 17% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 15% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 15% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 2% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 1% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 630
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    510 - 600
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 28

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    French Studies.
    Italian Studies.
    Spanish and Iberian Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biomedical Sciences, General.
    Conservation Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies, Other.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    EDUCATION.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Art Therapy/Therapist.
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
    Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Pre-Nursing Studies.
    Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
    Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
    Public Health, General.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Pre-Law Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Criminology.
    Cultural Anthropology.
    Political Science and Government.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Acting.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Illustration.
    Metal and Jewelry Arts.
    Musical Theatre.
    Painting.
    Photography.
    Printmaking.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Joel Moskowitz
    Developed vest being used by troops in Iraq
    Robert Klein
    Comedian and actor
    Mary Newton Bruder
    The Grammar Lady
    Peter Jenkins
    Travel writer
    Robert Littell
    Spy novelist
    Don McPherson
    Special eyeglasses that correct most forms of color-blindness

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Nov 20

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • School

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $44640
    Required Fees
    $700
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1500
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14050

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • TEACH Grant
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 83/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2014
    Foreign Countries Represented
    N/A

  • Demographics

    • Asian 5.62%
    • African-American 10.21%
    • Hispanic 10.97%
    • Caucasian 61.74%
    • Male 32%
    • Female 68%
    • Аre out of state 39

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    20%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 69/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    5%
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    60*

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    0
    Number of Honor Societies
    11
    Number of Social Sororities
    0

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (12)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (13)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Field Hockey
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Varies
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