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Arcadia University Campus Tours & Visits — Glenside, PA

Known for biology

Arcadia University is a private institution in Glenside with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1210, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,336 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,866.

Established

1853

Mascot

Archie

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

79%

Acceptance

1210

SAT Avg

1,799

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

64%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$58,336

Earnings 10yr

$25,866

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Beaver Female Seminary Arcadia's history began in 1853 with two students, Sylvania Jones and Juliet A.
•In 1872 the school renamed itself Beaver College and Musical Institute.
•Beaver College In the late 19th century, the college became coeducational for the first time.
•In 1907, Beaver College and Musical Institute was simplified to Beaver College.
•In 1925, the college moved east across Pennsylvania to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, to the Beechwood Hall estate.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & WritingMid: 600

553650

MathMid: 580

530660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2630

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,290

Room & Board$16,250

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$61,240

Average Net Price$25,866

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,744

$30–48K$20,872

$48–75K$21,027

$75–110K$27,220

$110K+$31,115

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,852

Programs (92)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.0%

Freshman Retention80.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,004

10 Years$58,336

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,799

Gender Split

63% / 37%

Women / Men

First Generation

31%

Pell Grant Recipients

28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%

Black 15%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 5%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

10 mi(17 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

74 mi(128 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

256 mi(444 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHLPhiladelphia PHL16 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer22 mi

ABELehigh Valley41 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA10 mi

~17 min drive

Trenton, NJ24 mi

~42 min drive

Newark, NJ69 mi

~2h drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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More About This School

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Susquehanna University

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ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (92)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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