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Arcadia University

450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038

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Arcadia University School Description

Arcadia University prepares students for life in a rapidly changing global society. As a comprehensive, independent institution, Arcadia offers men and women a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs on its suburban Philadelphia campus and through its Center for Education Abroad.

Arcadia University prides itself on meeting the changing educational, career, and developmental needs of students, alumni, and the local community while emphasizing the strengths of a liberal education.

Non-sectarian, with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church, Arcadia University is committed to serving students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. A dedicated community of teacher/scholars, administrators, staff, trustees and students work in genuinely collegiality to create a climate for learning and personal growth based upon intellectual challenge and nurturing relationships.

Arcadia University is a beautiful rolling campus built on the grounds of the historic landmark Grey Towers Castle in Glenside, Pa. Arcadia is located just 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia—and its renowned historical and arts venues.

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Arcadia University

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Arcadia University is a private liberal arts university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. The university has a co-educational student population of 3,600. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in the North category by U.S. News & World Report for the 2009 rankings. The campus features Grey Towers Castle, a National Historic Landmark.

History

The school was founded in Beaver, Pennsylvania in 1853 as Beaver Female Seminary. By 1872 it had attained collegiate status, under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was named Beaver College. The school admitted men from 1872 to 1907, then again limited enrollment to women until 1972. In 1925 Beaver College moved east to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In 1928, the school acquired the current campus in Glenside. The college operated both the Jenkintown and Glenside campuses into the mid-1960s, when it consolidated all activities onto the Glenside campus.

In July 2001, upon attaining university status, Beaver College officially changed its name to Arcadia University. It was thought that a new name would emphasize the school's position as one of the top small institutions of higher learning on the East Coast, and would cement its change in designation from "college" to "university." The decision was also made in part to shed its association with the former commonly derided name. As then-president Bette Landman noted:

"[The name]
too often elicits ridicule in the form of derogatory remarks pertaining to the rodent, the TV show 'Leave It to Beaver' and the vulgar reference to the female anatomy."

During the subsequent years, memorabilia from the former name became very popular for Arcadia students to give as gifts.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Scarlet Knights

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,745
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 27,800
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Arcadia University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Arcadia University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 77%
Men 23%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 13%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 52%
In-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 48%
New Jersey 25%
New York 8%
Maryland 4%
Massachusetts 2%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 47%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
Track (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)

Arcadia University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 27,800    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 27,440    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 360    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,800 23%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,336 29%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 12,423 94%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,885 82%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Arcadia University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 64% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 500, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 12%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Arcadia University

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Question: is Arcadia University a prestigious school? ?

13 months ago
chickadee34
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Best Answer

I'm not just sure what you mean by "prestigious," but Arcadia certainly is a well-regarded and high-ranked university. U.S. News & World Report, for several years now, has ranked Arcadia University among the top tier of colleges and universities in the Northern Region of the United States. The Princeton Review places Arcadia University in the top 10 percent of all higher education institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition... # For the 13th straight year, Arcadia has been recognized as a “Best Buy in College Education” by the prestigious publication Barron’s. # Among the 203 accredited physical therapy programs, Arcadia is one of the top 25 in the nation and was the first program in Pennsylvania to offer both entry-level and transitional physical therapy doctorate programs. # The U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges guide has consistently ranked Arcadia University as having one of the best study abroad programs in the nation, along with prestigious schools such as Duke, Georgetown, New York University, Penn and Syracuse. # Arcadia has one of the oldest and largest campus-based study abroad programs in the nation, serving more than 2,750 students from more than 300 North American colleges and universities each year. # Arcadia’s distinctive First Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE) and its London/Scotland Preview Programs have been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as two of the most innovative in the United States. # U.S. News & World Report points out that Arcadia’s Center for Education Abroad programs “involve substantial academic work for credit and considerable interaction with the local cultures.”
Shyla D {Blunt Truth}
Shyla D...

Question: Has anybody gone to or known anyone who's went to Arcadia University?

I recently got accepted and am going there next fall. I visited the school & loved it. It seemed to fit all my criteria. Yet, one visit and research online can't tell me EVERYTHING, I want to hear from people who've actually attended, good and bad. Still gonna go no matter what, but I just want know any things that may not be evident at the surface.
15 months ago
Tahuti Reincarnate
Tahut...

Best Answer

Many people still know it as Beaver College, what it was called until a few years ago. Yes, it is a nice little university. I have friends who went there. (they have a Physician Assistant program)
laxxxer
laxxxer

Question: Can I get into Arcadia University?

going to be a senior at a highly ranked public nj school. SAT 980/1600 1480/2400 ACT 20 GPA 81% (not sure what that is on 4.0 scale) lots of volunteer/sports/lifeguard summer job want to major in elementary education
18 months ago
sarah
sarah

Best Answer

You need to raise your SAT or ACT as much as possible, but your GPA is a 3.1... that's okay. You're slightly below the middle 50% of students that are accepted, so I would aim higher on your SAT/ACT and you'll most likely be accepted. Good luck!
belleza
belleza

Question: Does anybodyy know anything about Arcadia University?

I would really want to know about the campus life, ups and downs, etc.
26 months ago
zzamama
zzamama

Best Answer

Well, I think the best way to find out about a school (other than speaking to someone who attended) is to visit the school. I don't know if that's an option for you, but I strongly recommend it. Also, it's located on the outskirts of Philly, which has a lot of fun things to do, and many other colleges nearby- UPenn, Drexel, Temple, etc. I put in a link to their website. Hope it helps. Good luck with everything.
Johnny
Johnny

Question: Is Arcadia a good University?

33 months ago
David W
David W

Best Answer

Yes, it's a solid liberal arts college. Just outside of Philadelphia in a safe community.

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