School Information

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Total Enrollment 3,953
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Arcadia University

http://www.arcadia.edu
450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295
(215) 572-2900

Arcadia University prepares students for life in a rapidly changing global society. As a comprehensive, independent institution, Arcadia offers men and women a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs on its suburban Philadelphia campus and through its College of Global Studies. Arcadia University prides itself on meeting the changing educational, career, and developmental needs of students, alumni, and the local community while emphasizing the strengths of a liberal education. Non-sectarian, with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church, Arcadia University is committed to serving students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. A dedicated community of teacher/scholars, administrators, staff, trustees and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Arcadia University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,942), and 80% receive loans ($8,466 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,680. Off campus it is around $16,800.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Arcadia University is $23,287 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,175 people applied to Arcadia University. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (59.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 17.0% accepted (18.0% male and 16.0% female)

Of the 2,214 undergraduate students at Arcadia University, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 64.0% of the 1,739 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     52.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline november 15
Admissions Office Phone 877-272-2342
Admissions Office Email admiss@arcadia.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Enrollment Management 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.arcadia.edu/transfer-student-admissions.htm
Admissions Website http://www.arcadia.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/default.aspx?id=2700
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Arcadia University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Arcadia University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Arcadia University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Italian Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 43 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Human/Medical Genetics 12
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 54 52
Accounting 11
Actuarial Science 2
Business Administration and Management, General 20
Business/Managerial Economics 1
Finance, General 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 7 52
Management Information Systems, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
Small Business Administration/Management 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0 18
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 18
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
Education 42 203 5
Art Teacher Education 6
Computer Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Education, Other 3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 22
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 41 18
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
Health Teacher Education 5
History Teacher Education 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 11
Music Teacher Education 0
Psychology Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 15
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 27
Special Education and Teaching, General 58 5
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
English language and literature/letters 21 27
Creative Writing 0
English Language and Literature, General 21 27
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 17 94 56
Art Therapy/Therapist 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 16
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 1
Physical Therapy/Therapist 56
Physician Assistant 80
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 14
History 22
History, General 22
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3 8
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Library science 0 3
Library Science, Other 0 3
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 14 10
International/Global Studies 12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 2
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 10
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Philosophy, Other 0
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 9
Physics, Other 1
Psychology 46 3
Counseling Psychology 3
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 2
Psychology, General 43
Psychology, Other 1
Security and protective services 13
Forensic Science and Technology 13
Social sciences 29
Criminology 12
International Relations and Affairs 1
Political Science and Government, General 9
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 63
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Art/Art Studies, General 2
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
Commercial and Advertising Art 11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
Illustration 0
Interior Design 10
Metal and Jewelry Arts 3
Painting 8
Photography 5
Printmaking 0
 
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