Arcadia University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Glenside, PA
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#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,404

Location Glenside, Pennsylvania
Website arcadia.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Arcadia is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Arcadia University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#527
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#366
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#47
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#41
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#507
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#46

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1065/1265
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 7.4%
Application Fee $30

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,610

Costs for Arcadia University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$49,610
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$850
Room and Board		$17,180
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,100
Total One Year Cost		$70,240

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Student 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 majors at Arcadia University are Visual and Performing Arts, Biology, and Business. 14% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 12% in Biology, and 12% in Business.