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Arcadia University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Arcadia University

Beaver College

Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038-3295

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Campus Vibe

Sciences-focusedTight-knitSuburban

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1210

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,866

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,852

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (92)

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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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.

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