Arcadia University: Review & Facts

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Arcadia University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,030 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1853 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Arcadia University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At Arcadia University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
72
Arcadia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Education, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Arcadia University is high at 80% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at Arcadia University is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Arcadia University is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $46,500 per year. The additional fees at Arcadia University not covered by tuition are roughly $700, which comes to a total of $47,200 per year.

Read the details about Arcadia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 6,321 applications were submitted and 4,903 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Arcadia University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Arcadia University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Arcadia University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Arcadia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Arcadia University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- around $8,400 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Arcadia University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Arcadia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Arcadia University
450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, Pennsylvania
19038-3295, USA
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