Glenside,
PA
About Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Glenside, Pennsylvania. Arcadia University was founded in 1853. The college enrolls around 3,063 students a year, including 1,831 undergrads.
Arcadia University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Arcadia University. Arcadia University admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 4,645 out of 5,636 total applicants were accepted.
| Arcadia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 82% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 30% |
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Arcadia University is locatedin the town of Glenside, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
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College Info
Arcadia University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Arcadia University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Arcadia University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Arcadia University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1270
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
560 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
1100 to 1270
1100 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Arcadia University students is 1175. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Arcadia University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Arcadia University.
Arcadia University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$62,350
In State$62,350
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Arcadia University is like? There are approximately 3,063 students enrolled at Arcadia University, including 1,831 undergraduate students and 1,232 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 60% percent are from PA and 40% percent of students are from other states.
90%
Full Time10%
Part Time60%
In State40%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,063
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
82%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$47,130
Out-of-State
$47,130
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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