Arcadia University
private · Founded 1853 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
79.20%
Enrollment
3,142
Tuition & Fees
$48,990
Graduation Rate
64.00%
Retention Rate
81.00%
Off-Campus Needed
1,351
Arcadia Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Arcadia?
Arcadia admitted just 5,296 of 6,688 applicants — a 79.20% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
44% above state avg
69% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
553–650
SAT Math
530–660
ACT Composite
26–30
Coming to Arcadia from out of state?
34% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for Arcadia, start your housing search early — only 57.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near ArcadiaWhat Will Arcadia Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 87.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
24% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $790 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Arcadia's on-campus room and board adds up to $14,090 per year ($1,174/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $8,500 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $708/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $5,590 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 1,085 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Arcadia?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
66 graduates · 72.73% women
Psychology, General.
44 graduates · 84.09% women
Public Health, General.
20 graduates · 80% women
Actuarial Science.
18 graduates · 50% women
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
16 graduates · 100% women
Business Administration and Management, General.
16 graduates · 50% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
15 graduates · 20% women
Political Science and Government, General.
15 graduates · 66.67% women
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
15 graduates · 86.67% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
14 graduates · 64.29% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 1,252 graduate students and only 1,085 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Arcadia?
Philadelphia, PA — suburb
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Arcadia Photos
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Neighborhoods near Arcadia
Where students live around Arcadia University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Arcadia Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Arcadia reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Arcadia?
81.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 64.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
3% below state avg
13% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Arcadia Reviews
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1,351 Arcadia Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 3,142 students and only 1,085 dorm beds, 43% of Arcadia students live off campus.
1,890
Undergraduates
1,252
Graduate Students
1,351
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Arcadia University.