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Arcadia University

Beaver College

Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateSTEM Strong

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
Conference
NCAA Division III within the MAC Freedom of the Middle Atlantic Conference
Division
Division III

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79%Acceptance
1210SAT Avg
1,799Students
11:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$58,336Earnings 10yr
$25,866Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Arcadia University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & WritingMid: 600
553650
MathMid: 580
530660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2630

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1210

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,866

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,852

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (92)

Student Life

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%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.0%
Freshman Retention80.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,004
8 Years$54,111
10 Years$58,336

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,000
Men
$57,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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