College statistics
- Address:
- 450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA
19038 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.arcadia.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $48,760
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $48,760
- Room and Board:
- $14,380
- Acceptance Rate:
- 79.2%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $66,099,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 3,140 students. The university offers a mix of undergraduate and graduate programming with a primary focus on biological and biomedical sciences. Located in a suburban setting just outside Philadelphia, Arcadia draws students interested in life sciences and related fields.
Annual tuition is $48,760, with a total cost of attendance of $63,140 including room and board. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 79.2%. Enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile on the SAT Math section (660) and SAT Reading section (650), or at the 75th percentile on the ACT Composite (30).
Arcadia serves students who are drawn to biological sciences and seek a smaller university environment with accessible admissions. The institution's endowment of approximately $66 million supports ongoing institutional operations. For more information about programs, admissions, and financial aid, visit arcadia.edu.