Arcadia University

Arcadia University: A Global, Integrative and Personal Learning Experience

Arcadia University, located in metropolitan Philadelphia, is a private co-educational university that offers doctoral, master's, bachelor's degrees and certifications of advanced studies, and is renowned for its global approach to learning.

Arcadia's College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, School of Education, School of Global Business and the School of Continuing Studies provide real-world, integrative learning experiences through immersion with other cultures, internships, fieldwork, research with faculty, applied learning opportunities, creative endeavors, and Capstone projects. The College of Global Studies is known internationally for academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs.

Arcadia offers more than 65 undergraduate majors, including accelerated and pre-professional programs. Three-year degrees for high-ability students are offered in Business Administration, Communications, International Business and Culture, International Studies and Psychology. The degree program may include a summer of service learning (overseas or in the U.S.) and a summer internship (overseas or in the U.S.).

Arcadia University is committed to providing students with a wide range of opportunities to explore global perspectives, integrate theory with real-world experiences, and benefit from the personal attention that is the hallmark of an Arcadia education.

The Arcadia University Promise affirms that all students will have a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares them to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. It sums up the collective experiences of generations of alumni and the collective efforts of the faculty and staff who create Arcadia's distinguished learning environment. Through interactions with faculty, staff, and peers, students gain self-confidence and respect for others, learn by using the latest technologies, and acquire essential skills that prepare them for a rich and meaningful life.

Global Perspectives and Study Abroad Opportunities at Arcadia University

All Arcadia students participate in a Global Connections Experience and Reflection. This ensures that all students have the opportunity to explore new places and cultures. In a sustained cross-cultural experience, students meet people and learn about a society different from their own. The experience may be completed through study abroad in a foreign country or completed through a domestic study away program in the U.S.

In the spring semester, most first-year students travel with Arcadia faculty and staff mentors for a Preview week of culture, learning and fun to a dozen different countries, including in 2012: Ireland, France, Spain, China, Israel and Cuba. Transfer students have Preview course opportunities that in 2012 included Austria, Italy, Mexico and Romania. The University also has a First Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE) for qualified freshman, through which students spend a semester of their first year abroad in London, England, or Stirling, Scotland. The school's robust study abroad program also gives students clear pathways to complete their degree in four years.

Arcadia's student life includes access to numerous clubs, sports and cultural activities.

Arcadia University is Committed to Integrative Learning

The programs, majors, seminars, and courses at Arcadia University emphasize multidisciplinary perspectives; this focus illustrates the institution's commitment to integrative learning. Arcadia University also provides opportunities to connect liberal arts courses and approaches to learning with professional program skills and abilities. On the school's Glenside campus, students have numerous chances to integrate classroom learning with real-world issues. Arcadia courses and projects will push students to merge theory and practice and give them plenty of opportunities to work as part of a team to solve problems. In addition, Arcadia University offers a Capstone experience, which requires students to integrate multiple areas of knowledge and skills in order to pass.

Arcadia University Offers Personal Attention and Strong Mentors

Arcadia students are guaranteed exceptional personal attention from faculty and staff who know the students and will work with them to achieve their goals. Students will receive strong mentoring relationships with faculty as well as industry experts from right within Glenside, Pennsylvania, that will foster advanced learning and development. Plus, Arcadia University touts itself on a friendly, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect. That means students will study in an environment where they will feel safe exploring difficult topics, friendships, and approaches to life.

Arcadia University not only offers a top-notch education, but it also focuses on eliminating barriers to success in every aspect of life. Arcadia University in Glenside will give students an edge by facilitating their knowledge, competencies, and skills so that they can lead successful lives.

• Area and ethnic studies
• Italian Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Environmental Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/Managerial Economics
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• Small Business Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Human Resources Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Actuarial Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Mass Communication/Media
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Computer Programming
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• Computer Science
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• Education
• Education
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• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
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• Kindergarten/Preschool Education
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• Early Childhood Education
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• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
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• English
• English
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• Creative Writing
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Comparative Literature
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• French
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Health/Health-Care Administration
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• Pre-Dentistry Studies
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• Pre-Medical Studies
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• Pre-Veterinary Studies
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• Art Therapy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Medical Illustration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Natural Sciences
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• International/Global Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
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• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Physics Related
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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• Public administration and social services
• Human Services
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• Social sciences
• Criminology
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• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Commercial and Advertising Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interior Design
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Illustration
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• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Acting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Photography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
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• Fine/Studio Arts
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Drawing
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• Painting
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• Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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• Metal and Jewelry Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied7,673
• Accepted4,108
• Acceptance Rate53%
• Enrolled2,211
• Female Applicants5,071
• Females Accepted2,750
• Female Acceptance Rate54%
• Male Applicants2,602
• Males Accepted1,358
• Male Acceptance Rate52%
• Applying
• Application Fee$30
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some portfolio, audition
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.63
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 1st September 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer June 15th September 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 559 510 600
• SAT Math 556 510 600
• SAT Writing 553 500 600
• ACT Composite 25 22 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$34,960
• Out-of-state tuition *$34,960
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$660.00
• Room and board *$12,150.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
• Tuition pre-payment planNot Reported
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,211
• Male Student Percentage29%
• Female Student Percentage71%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino4.7%
• Black or African American7.24%
• White or Caucasian66.08%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.32%
• Asian4.03%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
• Two or more races2.44%
• Unknown13.93%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout1.22% representing 16 other countries
• Out-of-state Students30% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 53%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Program Board, Residence Hall Council, student government, Arcadia Christian Fellowship, Student Alumni Association
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading No No No
• Equestrian sports Yes Division X No
• Field hockey No No No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No No No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball No No No
• Swimming Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Equestrian sports Yes Division X No
• Field hockey Yes Division 3 No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball No Division 3 No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty479
• Full-time Percentage34%
• Part-time Percentage66%
• Female PercentageNot Reported
• Male PercentageNot Reported
• Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 3,047 students to 267 faculty