Glenside, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.
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Arcadia University reported a 79.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Arcadia University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Glenside, PA, with an SAT reference of 1190 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $29,466 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
79.2%
6,688 applicants
1190
Combined score
25
Composite score
$29,466
After financial aid
Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.
| Test | 25th percentile | Reference midpoint | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT (total, 400–1600) | 1083 | 1190 | 1265 |
| ACT (composite, 1–36) | 26 | 25 | 30 |
65.2%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
78.8%
N/A
1,948
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Arcadia University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $23,127 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $25,388 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $25,978 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $28,654 |
| $110,000+ | $34,339 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 66 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | 51 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Social Sciences | 35 |
| Education | 30 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
| Health Professions | 23 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 21 |
| Communication & Journalism | 20 |
| English Language & Literature | 18 |
Official website: https://www.arcadia.edu/
Admissions: https://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/
Arcadia University reported a 79% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,688. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 79% acceptance rate suggests Arcadia University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The imported historical records for Arcadia University include an SAT reference value of 1190 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.
The stored historical average net price at Arcadia University is $29,466 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $34,234 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Arcadia University is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
Arcadia University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Arcadia University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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