Arcadia University - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

Arcadia University Description:

Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Arcadia University is a mere 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. Arcadia University has one of the strongest study abroad programs in the country. Nearly 95% of Arcadia undergraduates study in one of the school's programs in Australia, China, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Korea, Spain or Wales. The university is also proud of its 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and its average class size of 16. Arcadia grads are a loyal group, and the university ranks in the top 10% of colleges for alumni giving.

Admissions Data (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 64.3%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500 / 610
  • SAT Math: 490 / 590
  • SAT Writing: 500 / 600
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
  • ACT Composite: 20 / 27
  • ACT English: 20 / 27
  • ACT Math: 18 / 26
    • (what these ACT numbers mean)

Enrollment (2007):

• Total Enrollment: 3,592 (2,034 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 26.5% Male / 73.5% Female
• 91.8% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

• Tuition and Fees: $27,800
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $9,980
• Other Expenses: $900
• Total Cost: $39,480

Arcadia University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 91%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 23%
  • State / Local Grants: 24%
  • Institutional Grants: 90%
  • Loans: 74%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $3,459
  • State / Local Grants: $3,731
  • Institutional Grants: $12,900
  • Loans: $8,360

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Drama, Elementary Education, English, Psychology, Sociology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Arcadia University Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.arcadia.edu/prospective/default.aspx?id=1216

"Arcadia University prepares students for life in a rapidly changing global society. As a comprehensive, independent institution, Arcadia offers men and women a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs on its suburban Philadelphia campus and through its Center for Education Abroad.

Arcadia University prides itself on meeting the changing educational, career, and developmental needs of students, alumni, and the local community while emphasizing the strengths of a liberal education.

Non-sectarian, with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church, Arcadia University is committed to serving students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. A dedicated community of teacher/scholars, administrators, staff, trustees and students work in genuinely collegiality to create a climate for learning and personal growth based upon intellectual challenge and nurturing relationships.

At Arcadia University, the following qualities define educational excellence:

• Skill in critical thinking and effective communication
• Mastery of a major field of knowledge
• Appreciation of multiple disciplinary perspectives and methods of understanding
• Proficiency in applying what is learned
• Ability to work productively in culturally heterogeneous groups
• Understanding of the integral relationships among the peoples of the world
• Commitment to ethical decision making and socially responsible community participation
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