ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

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Arcadia University

School Overview

Arcadia University has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Glenside, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Main Phone: (215) 572-2900
Web Site: www.arcadia.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,208 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.3% of students attend full-time, while 7.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 144 male students and 424 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 25.4% of the student body, while females made up 74.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 70% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 600.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Library Science

Specialized Library Science

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

School Accreditation

Arcadia University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Arcadia University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Arcadia University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, and baseball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 30,080
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 23,490
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 30,080

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

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