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Arcadia University
Glenside, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 80% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Arcadia University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Glenside, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math515 - 615
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,631
Earnings 5yr: $127,682
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,337
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Genetics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,422
Earnings 5yr: $95,202
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,514
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,116
Earnings 5yr: $70,538
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,021
Earnings 5yr: $82,483
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,901
Earnings 5yr: $66,246
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,377
Earnings 5yr: $72,595
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,227
Earnings 5yr: $64,215
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,618
Earnings 5yr: $57,972
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,378
Earnings 5yr: $65,139
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,167
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,242
Earnings 5yr: $72,944
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,441
Earnings 5yr: $61,820
Debt: $27,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,788
Earnings 5yr: $64,245
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,331
Earnings 5yr: $48,973
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,517
Earnings 5yr: $54,051
Debt: $27,000
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,263
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$29,466
In-State Tuition$49,610
Out-of-State Tuition$49,610
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,004
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,336
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,852
Est. Monthly Payment
$236/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$80,735
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