Arcadia University

4-years Private College In Glenside, PA

Arcadia University (referred to as Beaver College) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Glenside, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Arcadia University is $48,290. The school has a total enrollment of 3,026 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Arcadia University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$48,290 (2023)
Acceptance Rate77.57%
Student Population3,026
Test Scores1,205 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate63%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Arcadia University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1946 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Arcadia University is $48,290 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Arcadia University is $33,613 for academic year 2021-2022. Arcadia University offers the alternative tuition plans. 90 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $31,006 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Arcadia University is 77.57% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.97%. The average SAT score is 1,205 and the average ACT score is 26. Arcadia University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,026 students are attending at Arcadia University (1,870 undergraduate students). There are 161 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 375 part-time faculty working for Arcadia University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 526 (full-time) and 431 (part-time). The graduation rate at Arcadia University is 63% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Arcadia University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Arcadia University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Arcadia University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Arcadia University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers