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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

3,026
Arcadia University overview
Location Glenside, Pennsylvania
Online arcadia.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Arcadia University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, approximately 12 miles north of Philadelphia, Arcadia University occupies a suburban campus known for its distinctive Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark that serves as both an administrative building and student facility. The institution, founded in 1853 as Beaver College before becoming Arcadia University in 2001, maintains a selective admission process and is recognized for its global education initiatives, including one of the most extensive study abroad programs among U.S. universities. The university's academic strengths center on its health sciences programs, particularly physical therapy and physician assistant studies, along with its international business, psychology, and education programs. Arcadia provides traditional dormitory and suite-style housing options for students, with first-year students primarily residing in the university's north side residential complexes.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Arcadia is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1088/1320
ACT 24/29
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

77.6% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,430
Costs for Arcadia University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,500
Other Fees$700
Room and Board $13,720
Budget for Other Expenses$1,100
Total One Year Cost$63,450

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Arcadia University students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 14%
Biology 12%
Business 12%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024