Overview

Arcadia University is a University institution located in Glenside, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA  19038
United States

Contact Colleen Pernicello
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management
Email: admiss@arcadia.edu
Phone: 215-572-2910
Fax: 215-572-4049

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
French Studies	×
Italian Studies	×
Korean Studies	×
Spanish And Iberian Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Conservation Biology	×
Environmental Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Business/management	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Statistics	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Communication, General	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)	×
Rhetoric And Composition/writing Studies, Other	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management	×
Medical Illustration/medical Illustrator	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-nursing Studies	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International Law And Legal Studies	×
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Biopsychology	×
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis	×
Data Science, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Physical Sciences, Other	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Psychology, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, Other	×
Criminology	×
Cultural Anthropology	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
International Relations And National Security Studies, Other	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Interior Design	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,163

Applied

8,153

Accepted

2,030

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,587

Females Applied

5,513

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,422

Males Applied

2,519

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.33

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3
Other requirements:	Portfolio, audition

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	550	650
SAT Math	-	515	615
ACT Composite	-	26	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,980

Private

Fees

960

Full-time student fees

17,660

Room & board

8,700

Room only

Financial Aid

13,495

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,894

Avg. Loan Aid

17,060

Avg. Grant Aid

26,516

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,030

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.7%
Black or African American	16.79%
White or Caucasian	54.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.51%
Asian	4.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.34%
Other	3.7%

Gender

Male (36.31%)

Female (62.56%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mr. Beaver Contest, Woodstock and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Program Board, Residence Hall Council, Student Government, Arcadia Christian Fellowship and Student Alumni Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

397

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 142

Part-time - 255

Male - 150

Female - 247