Arcadia University

Glenside, PA
450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038-3295
215-572-2900

Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The university is a member of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Universities and the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Philadelphia. Arcadia University was founded in 1853 as Beaver Female College and is the nation's first women's college to be chartered as a university. The university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Global Business, and the School of Health Sciences. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines.

Arcadia University's mission is to prepare students for successful careers and meaningful lives. The university's curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the ever-changing global marketplace. Arcadia University is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that includes opportunities for both academic and personal growth. The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, organizations, and sports teams, that allow students to explore their interests and develop their leadership skills. Arcadia University is dedicated to preparing its students for success in their chosen field of study and in their future career.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 3300

Acceptance Rate: 73.63%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.arcadia.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $61970

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $61970

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Arcadia University is $225199.13. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Arcadia University. For graduates of Arcadia University, we saw an average early-career income of $47400.00 and mid-career income of $86900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.