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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

6,688

Applied

5,296

Accepted

1,890

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,380

Females Applied

3,615

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,282

Males Applied

1,661

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.4

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		553	650
SAT Math		530	660
ACT Composite		26	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,760

Private

Fees

850

Full-time student fees

14,380

Room & board

8,500

Room only

Financial Aid

30,072

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,745

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,890

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.01%
Black or African American	14.51%
White or Caucasian	55.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.56%
Asian	5.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	1.95%
Other	3.78%

Gender

Male (36.35%)

Female (62.86%)

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	56%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

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

377

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 144

Part-time - 233

Male - 144

Female - 233