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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,397
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $62,618
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Arcadia University is a private nonprofit college in Glenside, PA with 1,948 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,397 per year ($27,109 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,618 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,688
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,296
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–650
200800
SAT Math515–615
200800
What Arcadia University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $66,617
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,940
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,109
- $30–48k$25,985
- $48–75k$25,429
- $75–110k$25,065
- $110k+$23,784
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $62,618
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,948
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White55%
- Hispanic12%
- Black17%
- Asian4%
Arcadia University FAQ
What is Arcadia University's acceptance rate?+
Arcadia University admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Arcadia University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 515–615 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.
Is Arcadia University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Arcadia University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,688 students applied to Arcadia University and 5,296 were admitted; 420 enrolled.
Does Arcadia University consider legacy status?+
No. Arcadia University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Arcadia University require an essay?+
Arcadia University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Arcadia University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $66,617 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,397.
What is Arcadia University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 211088 · How we use this data
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