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Arcadia University

Glenside, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate82%
Acceptance Rate82%

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%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Arcadia University Campus Tours

Arcadia University is locatedin the town of Glenside, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

If you would like to see Arcadia University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Glenside, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

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College Info

450 South Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295

Campus Setting: Suburban

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

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Composite SAT Range

1100 - 1270

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Math SAT Range

530 - 640

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 640

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1270 and Above

Good

1100 to 1270

Avg

1100 and Less

Low

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-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$46,430
$46,430
Fees
$700
$700
Housing
$13,720
$13,720
Books
$1,500
$1,500

Student 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 Time

10%

Part Time

60%

In State

40%

Out-of-State

Data 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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