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Arcadia University ranked 649th in the United States, 2492nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. Arcadia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,054 academic publications and 49,111 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2492 of 14,131 In the World
#709 of 2,597 In North America
#649 of 2,496 In the United States
#35 of 155 In Pennsylvania
#1 of 3 In Glenside
#688 of 1,000 For Special Education
#754 of 1,302 For Occupational Therapy
#840 of 2,796 For Sports Medicine
#3573 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1930 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 13 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Arcadia University ranked 750th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3601st in the World with 1,215 publications made and 30,712 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#750 of 1,763 In the United States
#818 of 1,854 In North America
#3601 of 7,088 In the World

Arcadia University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 4 47
1994 8 43
1995 13 60
1996 11 68
1997 13 63
1998 6 63
1999 12 95
2000 12 122
2001 12 110
2002 11 124
2003 9 130
2004 14 140
2005 18 156
2006 13 243
2007 13 275
2008 21 300
2009 31 359
2010 31 347
2011 40 485
2012 52 535
2013 55 650
2014 51 691
2015 73 952
2016 49 1328
2017 56 1548
2018 55 1753
2019 56 1976
2020 65 2269
2021 72 2492
2022 75 2432
2023 53 2617
2024 44 2165
2025 36 1862

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 271 299 688
Gender Studies 585 640 1522
Art History 579 629 1573
Education Majors 558 610 1963
Library and Information science 711 765 2313
Aesthetics 563 619 2406
Anthropology 653 714 2427
Communications and Public Relations 752 816 2841
Sociology 725 792 2974
Law 726 788 3050
History 713 777 3284
Political Science 732 799 3290
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 926 996 3358
Demography 704 766 3450
Archaeology 722 789 3695
Linguistics 741 805 3791
Philosophy 813 884 3989

Medicine rankings

Arcadia University ranked 576th for Medicine in the United States and 2903rd in the World with 1,144 publications made and 40,608 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Sports Medicine.

Medicine ranking Location
#576 of 1,604 In the United States
#626 of 1,689 In North America
#2903 of 6,793 In the World

Arcadia University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 5 56
1994 7 51
1995 11 55
1996 9 64
1997 10 65
1998 10 82
1999 15 114
2000 15 148
2001 20 164
2002 7 200
2003 10 232
2004 12 231
2005 16 284
2006 14 365
2007 12 441
2008 12 469
2009 13 604
2010 23 634
2011 32 692
2012 35 833
2013 36 908
2014 37 1049
2015 50 1281
2016 35 1561
2017 45 1862
2018 49 1915
2019 50 2149
2020 78 2511
2021 83 3040
2022 66 3094
2023 71 3335
2024 63 2921
2025 61 2676

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Occupational Therapy 201 229 754
Sports Medicine 231 265 840
Physical Therapy 259 294 1082
Gerontology 434 478 1529
Anatomy and Physiology 350 387 1723
Clinical Psychology 529 578 1788
Family medicine 496 536 2005
Surgery 433 471 2105
Nursing 559 613 2136
Pharmacy 391 430 2174
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 447 487 2268
Health Science 685 735 2368
Psychiatry 580 632 2428
Healthcare Management (MHA) 596 656 2528
Anesthesiology 512 557 2556
Pharmacology 514 559 3001
Pathology 584 635 3177
Public Health 697 758 3307
Immunology 770 822 4208

Biology rankings

Arcadia University ranked 713th for Biology in the United States and 3962nd in the World with 979 publications made and 32,375 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#713 of 1,612 In the United States
#774 of 1,701 In North America
#3962 of 6,841 In the World

Arcadia University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 7 78
1994 4 60
1995 10 52
1996 6 57
1997 7 64
1998 6 66
1999 14 97
2000 10 103
2001 19 137
2002 7 179
2003 7 204
2004 9 207
2005 11 234
2006 11 293
2007 10 329
2008 10 380
2009 20 547
2010 16 518
2011 23 563
2012 32 656
2013 30 752
2014 37 859
2015 54 1100
2016 28 1361
2017 47 1630
2018 35 1746
2019 47 1908
2020 69 2230
2021 60 2518
2022 48 2497
2023 59 2660
2024 42 2244
2025 34 1949

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 574 627 2528
Pharmacology 514 559 3001
Zoology 672 730 3226
Paleontology 598 652 3348
Genetics 762 822 4040
Immunology 770 822 4208
Botany 783 848 4234
Biochemistry 778 836 4248

Psychology rankings

Arcadia University ranked 619th for Psychology in the United States and 2665th in the World with 900 publications made and 33,960 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#619 of 1,561 In the United States
#675 of 1,648 In North America
#2665 of 6,663 In the World

Arcadia University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 2 45
1994 5 50
1995 12 59
1996 9 65
1997 8 66
1998 7 80
1999 11 104
2000 11 131
2001 12 131
2002 3 161
2003 6 191
2004 12 196
2005 9 213
2006 11 246
2007 13 308
2008 14 342
2009 15 402
2010 16 408
2011 24 497
2012 32 547
2013 34 667
2014 39 688
2015 50 886
2016 32 1212
2017 43 1543
2018 44 1584
2019 49 1785
2020 57 1978
2021 48 2276
2022 48 2220
2023 60 2386
2024 45 1937
2025 29 1691

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Special Education 271 299 688
Occupational Therapy 201 229 754
Clinical Psychology 529 578 1788
Child Psychology 572 625 1867
Education Majors 558 610 1963
Psychiatry 580 632 2428
Social Psychology 646 707 2521
Neuroscience 574 627 2528
Cognitive Science 664 725 3288

Computer Science rankings

Arcadia University ranked 742nd for Computer Science in the United States and 3931st in the World with 847 publications made and 18,521 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#742 of 1,616 In the United States
#806 of 1,702 In North America
#3931 of 6,855 In the World

Arcadia University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 1 43
1994 5 37
1995 10 47
1996 10 48
1997 10 44
1998 6 44
1999 9 73
2000 11 114
2001 11 121
2002 9 144
2003 5 168
2004 12 185
2005 13 212
2006 12 212
2007 7 260
2008 18 303
2009 17 392
2010 16 394
2011 24 433
2012 34 466
2013 26 593
2014 38 645
2015 45 860
2016 26 1179
2017 35 1432
2018 43 1477
2019 49 1757
2020 59 1894
2021 46 2081
2022 45 2089
2023 52 2136
2024 37 1794
2025 32 1492

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 711 765 2313
Neuroscience 574 627 2528
Cognitive Science 664 725 3288
Telecommunications 665 726 4059
Computer Networking 736 802 4061
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 751 817 4169
Cyber Security 831 903 4650
Machine Learning 856 925 4804

Environmental Science rankings

Arcadia University ranked 752nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 4250th in the World with 615 publications made and 14,582 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#752 of 1,637 In the United States
#819 of 1,727 In North America
#4250 of 6,888 In the World

Arcadia University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 2 31
1994 2 29
1995 6 23
1996 4 34
1997 3 25
1998 0 26
1999 6 48
2000 6 45
2001 10 57
2002 2 86
2003 7 95
2004 10 94
2005 12 140
2006 6 177
2007 10 189
2008 8 210
2009 14 309
2010 15 284
2011 23 316
2012 27 421
2013 26 496
2014 32 535
2015 38 690
2016 22 813
2017 27 911
2018 19 1029
2019 24 1068
2020 45 1211
2021 45 1379
2022 40 1324
2023 25 1377
2024 21 1118
2025 14 936

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 598 652 3348
Geology 670 732 3794
Geography and Cartography 789 858 4339
Ecology 929 1000 4954

Engineering rankings

Arcadia University ranked 806th for Engineering in the United States and 4584th in the World with 584 publications made and 10,676 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#806 of 1,568 In the United States
#870 of 1,655 In North America
#4584 of 6,795 In the World

Arcadia University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 5 53
1994 3 38
1995 4 28
1996 7 34
1997 6 35
1998 3 37
1999 6 47
2000 5 53
2001 13 56
2002 3 75
2003 5 98
2004 12 84
2005 6 121
2006 6 147
2007 5 146
2008 12 179
2009 7 234
2010 6 229
2011 8 301
2012 17 340
2013 25 322
2014 18 415
2015 22 472
2016 19 592
2017 29 598
2018 23 740
2019 19 824
2020 39 889
2021 23 918
2022 34 897
2023 18 976
2024 23 906
2025 13 732

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Structural Engineering 546 600 3368
Metallurgical Engineering 622 678 3982
Telecommunications 665 726 4059
Computer Networking 736 802 4061
Mechanical Engineering 725 789 4097
Acoustical Engineering 773 839 4148
Materials Science 779 841 4661
Optical Engineering 853 918 4715

Physics rankings

Arcadia University ranked 724th for Physics in the United States and 4146th in the World with 583 publications made and 12,556 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#724 of 1,537 In the United States
#787 of 1,623 In North America
#4146 of 6,729 In the World

Arcadia University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 6 51
1994 3 38
1995 1 32
1996 7 30
1997 7 37
1998 2 34
1999 7 58
2000 6 56
2001 14 69
2002 5 86
2003 9 103
2004 9 100
2005 7 133
2006 10 155
2007 7 197
2008 12 190
2009 10 242
2010 8 251
2011 12 298
2012 17 363
2013 28 371
2014 17 460
2015 26 632
2016 13 645
2017 19 686
2018 19 793
2019 22 915
2020 28 974
2021 25 1001
2022 35 982
2023 18 986
2024 17 912
2025 14 738

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 727 790 3735
Quantum and Particle physics 714 777 4065
Acoustical Engineering 773 839 4148
Materials Science 779 841 4661
Optical Engineering 853 918 4715

Chemistry rankings

Arcadia University ranked 857th for Chemistry in the United States and 4787th in the World with 507 publications made and 16,553 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmacy.

Chemistry ranking Location
#857 of 1,455 In the United States
#921 of 1,538 In North America
#4787 of 6,561 In the World

Arcadia University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 6 71
1994 2 43
1995 1 32
1996 8 26
1997 1 26
1998 1 41
1999 9 57
2000 5 50
2001 15 61
2002 4 81
2003 5 103
2004 5 87
2005 4 97
2006 6 110
2007 8 115
2008 9 144
2009 9 206
2010 6 195
2011 4 195
2012 10 248
2013 16 226
2014 21 365
2015 26 419
2016 13 505
2017 19 597
2018 11 629
2019 21 714
2020 20 810
2021 25 1022
2022 21 1001
2023 27 1077
2024 15 945
2025 13 761

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Pharmacy 391 430 2174
Inorganic Chemistry 409 456 2859
Biochemistry 778 836 4248
Organic Chemistry 794 855 4539
Materials Science 779 841 4661

Mathematics rankings

Arcadia University ranked 679th for Mathematics in the United States and 3615th in the World with 486 publications made and 18,041 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#679 of 1,413 In the United States
#740 of 1,494 In North America
#3615 of 6,434 In the World

Arcadia University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 2 29
1994 3 34
1995 5 29
1996 3 43
1997 5 38
1998 1 28
1999 4 57
2000 2 75
2001 8 67
2002 2 79
2003 2 72
2004 6 87
2005 7 92
2006 4 95
2007 5 152
2008 12 134
2009 5 150
2010 8 163
2011 9 181
2012 17 236
2013 24 274
2014 21 340
2015 24 448
2016 12 702
2017 21 887
2018 25 846
2019 23 1067
2020 36 1163
2021 35 1260
2022 32 1298
2023 27 1379
2024 22 1047
2025 22 836

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 557 605 1853
Statistics 710 772 3844

Economics rankings

Arcadia University ranked 757th for Economics in the United States and 3619th in the World with 343 publications made and 5,075 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#757 of 1,361 In the United States
#824 of 1,445 In North America
#3619 of 6,188 In the World

Arcadia University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 1 7
1994 1 9
1995 5 10
1996 4 14
1997 3 15
1998 1 10
1999 2 28
2000 2 32
2001 2 27
2002 1 26
2003 3 25
2004 10 18
2005 4 25
2006 5 46
2007 3 62
2008 10 44
2009 7 58
2010 10 63
2011 10 90
2012 14 117
2013 16 129
2014 15 143
2015 12 258
2016 13 279
2017 17 361
2018 20 443
2019 19 525
2020 19 490
2021 21 592
2022 14 592
2023 19 658
2024 21 533
2025 16 402

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 672 733 2980
Finance 805 873 4114

Business rankings

Arcadia University ranked 765th for Business in the United States and 3876th in the World with 323 publications made and 5,266 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.

Business ranking Location
#765 of 1,388 In the United States
#831 of 1,472 In North America
#3876 of 6,366 In the World

Arcadia University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 2 11
1994 4 18
1995 3 17
1996 4 13
1997 3 20
1998 4 13
1999 1 32
2000 3 32
2001 2 40
2002 2 29
2003 2 35
2004 6 35
2005 4 45
2006 4 64
2007 6 85
2008 11 78
2009 5 89
2010 5 82
2011 8 113
2012 19 161
2013 15 169
2014 18 176
2015 16 269
2016 16 388
2017 19 441
2018 18 520
2019 13 581
2020 29 597
2021 20 602
2022 16 627
2023 7 652
2024 11 418
2025 10 388

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Management 723 787 3764
Finance 805 873 4114
Marketing 880 953 4710

Art & Design rankings

Arcadia University ranked 698th for Art & Design in the United States and 3060th in the World with 321 publications made and 2,844 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Art History, Cinematography.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#698 of 1,369 In the United States
#764 of 1,454 In North America
#3060 of 6,010 In the World

Arcadia University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 2 13
1994 2 12
1995 0 16
1996 1 13
1997 1 5
1998 0 5
1999 1 12
2000 1 30
2001 4 9
2002 5 15
2003 1 27
2004 4 19
2005 8 25
2006 2 34
2007 6 28
2008 4 43
2009 10 51
2010 7 52
2011 16 88
2012 18 80
2013 18 126
2014 15 131
2015 24 167
2016 19 223
2017 18 231
2018 12 287
2019 13 361
2020 12 422
2021 10 389
2022 26 324
2023 9 396
2024 6 326
2025 4 235

The following table provides academic rankings for Arcadia University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Cinematography 238 271 856
Art History 579 629 1573
Aesthetics 563 619 2406
Literature 595 653 2456
Fashion Design 726 793 3513