Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · private nonprofit · 1,948 undergraduates
Arcadia University is a private nonprofit university in Glenside, PA with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 80% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT (middle 50%)
1065–1265
Avg net price
$29,466/yr
sticker $64,645
Graduation rate
67%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,948
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What is Arcadia University's acceptance rate?
Arcadia University has an acceptance rate of about 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Arcadia University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Arcadia University scored between 1065–1265 on the SAT.
How much does Arcadia University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $29,466 per year at Arcadia University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $64,645.
What is the graduation rate at Arcadia University?
About 67% of students at Arcadia University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.