Arcadia University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Glenside, Pennsylvania with 1,948 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, costs an average of $25,397 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Arcadia University acceptance rate and admissions
Arcadia University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 650, math 515 to 615). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Arcadia University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Arcadia University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Arcadia University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $50,940 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,660 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $66,617 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $25,397 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $25,397 a year after grants and scholarships, $41,220 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Arcadia University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Arcadia University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $62,618 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Arcadia University majors and what graduates earn
Arcadia University awarded bachelor's degrees in 43 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($86,116).
All 43 majors at Arcadia University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Arcadia University
19 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 19 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 239 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 75 | $116,314 | $121,939 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 21 | $55,927 | $30,587 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 19 | $56,526 | $47,750 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 16 | $45,278 | $31,172 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 11 | $116,045 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 10 | $61,013 | n/a |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Peace and conflict studies | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,948 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Arcadia University?
Arcadia University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Arcadia University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,940. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $25,397 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Arcadia University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 650 in reading and writing and 515 to 615 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Arcadia University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Arcadia University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Arcadia University?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Arcadia University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,618 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.