Arcadia University

Arcadia University is a private, religous school located in the suburban setting of Glenside, PA, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

Founded in 1853, Arcadia University currently enrolls around 3,300 students a year, including 2,014 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About Arcadia University

Acceptance rate: 74%

Average GPA: 3.41

Mean ACT score: 25

Mean SAT score: 1143

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What is Arcadia University's acceptance rate?

Arcadia University is a moderately difficult school to get accepted to. Arcadia University accepts around 74 percent of applicants each year. Last year, 8,884 students applied to Arcadia University and 6,541 were admitted.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.41 on a 4.0 scale. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Arcadia University is 1143. The mean ACT scores is 25.

Is Arcadia University a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of the 673 students who started at Arcadia University as first-time freshman, 405 graduate within four years.

Around 65 percent of students who started at Arcadia University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Based on this information, how does Arcadia University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Arcadia University a good school for YOU?

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