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Arcadia University
Glenside,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate56%
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About Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Glenside, Pennsylvania. Arcadia University was founded in 1853. The college currently enrolls around 3,026 students per year, including 1,870 undergraduates.
Arcadia University Acceptance Rate 2017
It is moderately difficult to get into Arcadia University. The acceptance rate at Arcadia University is 56%. In 2017, 6,321 students applied to Arcadia University and 3,563 were admitted.
| Arcadia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 56% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21.5% |
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Arcadia University is located in the town of Glenside, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
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College Info
Arcadia University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Arcadia University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Arcadia University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Arcadia University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Arcadia University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1300
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
558 - 680
Arcadia University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$62,380
In State$62,380
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$47,590
$47,590
Fees
$700
$700
Housing
$14,090
$14,090
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Arcadia University is like? There are approximately 3,026 students enrolled at Arcadia University, including 1,870 undergraduate students and 1,156 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 63% percent are from PA and 37% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time63%
In State37%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,026
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
56%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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