Arcadia University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

79.2%

Acceptance Rate

1,799

Undergrads

$25,866

Net Price / Year

64.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Arcadia University

Arcadia University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Glenside, PA. The school enrolls approximately 3,404 students. With an acceptance rate of 79.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,404

Men 1,160

Women 2,244

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 27.7%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 79%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education Council on Education for Public Health Council on Education for Public Health

Admissions Data

79.2%

Acceptance Rate

10,163

Applications

602

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

550

650

SAT Math

515

615

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	10,163	8,153	602	80.2%
2022	6,321	4,903	489	77.6%
2020	8,884	6,541	478	73.6%
2018	9,243	5,930	479	64.2%
2016	8,984	5,684	606	63.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$25,866

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

27.7%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

64.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	331	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	97	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	76	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	54	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	54	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	49	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	33	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	27	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	27	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	27	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	26	N/A	N/A
Criminology.	22	N/A	N/A
Education, Other.	22	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	20	N/A	N/A
International Business.	20	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	18	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	18	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	18	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	18	N/A	N/A
International Business.	17	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Genetics.	16	N/A	N/A
Education, Other.	16	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	16	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	15	N/A	N/A
History.	15	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	14	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	12	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	12	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	11	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	11	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	11	N/A	N/A
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.	11	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	10	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	10	N/A	N/A
Security Science and Technology.	9	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	9	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	7	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	7	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	6	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	6	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	4	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	3	N/A	N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.	3	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	3	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$4,957,329

Total Athletics Expenses

$4,957,329

Total Athletics Revenue

541

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Ice Hockey	Coed	55	$506,916	$506,916	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	69	$347,324	$347,324	N/A
Basketball	Coed	34	$301,536	$301,536	N/A
Soccer	Coed	67	$287,594	$287,594	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	30	$262,397	$262,397	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	126	$215,361	$215,361	N/A
Baseball	Men	43	$201,610	$201,610	N/A
Swimming	Coed	48	$187,613	$187,613	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	26	$176,766	$176,766	N/A
Softball	Women	24	$126,685	$126,685	N/A
Golf	Coed	18	$113,459	$113,459	N/A
Other Sports	Coed	54	$95,497	$95,497	N/A
Tennis	Coed	21	$95,481	$95,481	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	24
Fondling	6
Motor Vehicle Theft	2
Robbery	2