Arcadia University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2596 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #726 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #664 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 3 | In Glenside |
| #547 of 1,011 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,870
- Graduates
- 1,156
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.arcadia.edu
Arcadia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Arcadia University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 68% | 82% |
| Applicants | 6,321 | 2,175 | 4,146 |
| Admissions | 4,903 | 1,485 | 3,418 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 483 | 177 | 306 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
521 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
510 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1088
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Arcadia University are 1088-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Arcadia University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1698 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 348 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 312 (10%) |
| Asian | 262 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 219 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 102 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Arcadia University is $29,692 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,544 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,825 |
| $48-75K | $24,795 |
| $75-110K | $29,585 |
| $110K+ | $32,381 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,430 | $27,457 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,430 | $27,457 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,430 | $27,457 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $217 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $217 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $217 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,720 |
| Room charge | $8,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,320 |
Arcadia University majors
Arcadia University has granted 402 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 231 master's across 20 programs, and 263 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Arcadia University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 260 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 97 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | ||
| Psychology, General | 44 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | 18 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | ||
| Criminology | 17 | ||
| Public Health, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Trauma Counseling | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Illustration | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 2 | ||
| Medical Illustration & Medical Illustrator | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Jewelry Arts | 1 | ||
| Korean Studies | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 402 | 231 | 263 |
Arcadia University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 57% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Arcadia University has published 1,704 scientific papers with 27,921 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 94 |
| 1992 | 11 | 85 |
| 1993 | 11 | 97 |
| 1994 | 15 | 79 |
| 1995 | 17 | 79 |
| 1996 | 23 | 86 |
| 1997 | 15 | 87 |
| 1998 | 11 | 94 |
| 1999 | 19 | 138 |
| 2000 | 22 | 153 |
| 2001 | 29 | 162 |
| 2002 | 19 | 235 |
| 2003 | 16 | 247 |
| 2004 | 25 | 246 |
| 2005 | 30 | 314 |
| 2006 | 21 | 388 |
| 2007 | 27 | 469 |
| 2008 | 33 | 527 |
| 2009 | 31 | 628 |
| 2010 | 30 | 665 |
| 2011 | 47 | 725 |
| 2012 | 62 | 922 |
| 2013 | 74 | 990 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1097 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1392 |
| 2016 | 72 | 1294 |
| 2017 | 75 | 1459 |
| 2018 | 81 | 1531 |
| 2019 | 78 | 1705 |
| 2020 | 106 | 2067 |
| 2021 | 103 | 2417 |
| 2022 | 91 | 2735 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2794 |
Notable alumni
-
Anna Deavere Smith
- Occupations
- writertelevision actoractoruniversity teacherstage actor
- Biography
-
Anna Deavere Smith is an American actress, playwright, and professor. She is known for her roles as National Security Advisor Dr. Nancy McNally in The West Wing, hospital administrator Gloria Akalitus in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie (2009–15), and as U.S. District Court Clerk Tina Krissman on the ABC show For the People (2018–19).
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Joe McKeehen
- Occupations
- poker player
- Biography
-
Joseph McKeehen is an American professional poker player and mind sports player from North Wales, Pennsylvania. In 2015 he won the World Series of Poker Main Event, earning $7,683,346.
-
William Evanina
- Occupations
- manager
- Biography
-
William R. Evanina is an American national security official who served as director of the United States National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) until his January 2021 resignation. As director of the NCSC he was the head of national counterintelligence for the U.S. Government. Evanina previously served as director of the Office of the national counterintelligence executive (ONCIX) before it transitioned into the NCSC. Prior to his service as national counterintelligence executive, he was the chief of the Counterespionage Group for the Central Intelligence Agency. He gained his initial law enforcement experience as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Oliver B. Shallenberger
- Occupations
- inventor
- Biography
-
Oliver Blackburn Shallenberger was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He is associated with electrical inventions related to alternating current. He is most noted for inventing the first successful alternating current (AC) electrical meter, the forerunner of the modern electric meter. This was critical to general acceptance of AC power.
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M. Susan Savage
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
M. Susan Savage is an American Democratic politician from Oklahoma. She was the 36th Mayor of Tulsa from 1992 to 2002, the first woman to hold that office. From 2003 to 2011, she was the 29th Secretary of State of Oklahoma.
-
Abbey Ryan
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
Abbey Ryan is a contemporary American painter and educator, best known for her representational, classical realism still life and trompe-l'œil paintings. Her work is inspired by 17th century Dutch still life painting. She lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
General info
| Alternative names | Beaver College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1853 |
| Colors | scarlet, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 572 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 450 S Easton Rd Glenside, Pennsylvania, 19038-3295 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 2155722900 |