Arcadia University
Beaver College
Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1210
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (92)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Schools Like This
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA · Suburban · Private
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Suburban · Private
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA · Town · Private
Neumann University
Aston, PA · Suburban · Private