Description
A high ranking from U.S. News and World Report and degree programs not found anywhere else are just some of the reasons to attend Arcadia University.
Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Arcadia University’s campus features beautiful rolling green hills and historical buildings.
It was also ranked as one of the “top up-and-coming” universities in the northeast by U.S. News and World Report and as one of the Northeast’s best colleges by Princeton Review.
Arcadia University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 45 fields which include such distinctive fields as Creative Writing, Religion, Engineering, Fashion Studies, and Veterinary Medicine.
Its graduate school offerings are some of the most compelling and unique degree options, including dual degree offerings in such combined fields as Physical Therapy and Public Health.
Arcadia is also acknowledged for its international study options, which allow students to study abroad for varying lengths of time.
Through career services, students may also apply for internships in their field of study.
Financial aid options at Arcadia may be discussed with a financial aid counselor and include loans, grants and scholarships for eligible students.
Quick Facts about Arcadia University
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Knight
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$32,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,140
Retention Rate
76%
Enrollment
4,078
Year Established
1853
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,228
- Freshman Class
- 558
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,078
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 55%
- Graduate
- 45%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 91%
- Part-Time
- 9%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 58%
- Out-of-State
- 42%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 69%
- Men
- 31%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 7%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 67%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 21%
Students State Origin
- Pennsylvania
- 58%
- New Jersey
- 23%
- New York
- 8%
- Maryland
- 2%
- Connecticut
- 2%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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