| Basic Information |
| Institution Type |
Private |
| School Size |
Medium (2,000 - 15,000 students) |
| Setting |
Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation |
Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Student Body |
| Acceptance Rate |
50% - 75%
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| Out of State Students |
25% - 50%
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| Single Sex or Co-ed? |
Co-educational
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| Underrepresented Students |
15% - 20%
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| Accomodations for Students with Disabilities |
Services for the hearing impaired
Services for the learning disabled
Services for students with speech and communication disorders
Services for the visually impaired
Wheelchair access
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| Athletics |
Division III Teams
Intramural Programs
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| Applying to Arcadia University |
| Average High School GPA |
3.6
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| Average SAT: Mathematics |
560
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| Average SAT: Critical Reading |
570
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| Average SAT: Writing |
560
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| Average ACT Composite |
25
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| Required Test |
Either the SAT or the ACT is required.
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| Essay |
Required
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| Interview |
Not Required
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| Financial Information |
| In-state Tuition |
$30,000 - $34,999 |
| Out-of-state Tuition |
$30,000 - $34,999 |
| Academic Information |
| Degrees |
Masters
Doctorate
3/2 Engineering Program
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Professional Certification
|
| Specific Programs |
Student employment services
Student designed major
Accelerated Study
Study abroad
Double Major
Teacher certification
Honors Program
Work-study program
Independent Study
Internships
Research Opportunities
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| View Programs and Majors at Arcadia University |
| Open Houses |
| Event Name |
Fall Open House |
| Web Site |
http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Dates |
Sunday September 23, 2012 |
| Description |
Spend the Day with Us! When You Visit Arcadia... - Tour residence halls and meet faculty.
- Talk to students about athletics, clubs and campus life.
- Find out about accelerated and assured admission to our top graduate programs.
- Learn about scholarships, grants and loans.
Make the World Your Classroom! Arcadia's national prestige in international education starts in the classroom and extends around the world. Find out why Arcadia is #1 in the nation for participation is Study Abroad. |
| Application Process |
Online Registration at: http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Contact |
Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Event Name |
Fall Open House |
| Web Site |
http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Dates |
Sunday October 14, 2012 |
| Description |
Spend the Day with Us! When You Visit Arcadia... - Tour residence halls and meet faculty.
- Talk to students about athletics, clubs and campus life.
- Find out about accelerated and assured admission to our top graduate programs.
- Learn about scholarships, grants and loans.
Make the World Your Classroom! Arcadia's national prestige in international education starts in the classroom and extends around the world. Find out why Arcadia is #1 in the nation for participation is Study Abroad. |
| Application Process |
Online Registration at: http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Contact |
Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Event Name |
Fall Open House |
| Web Site |
http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Dates |
Saturday November 10, 2012 |
| Description |
Spend the Day with Us! When You Visit Arcadia... - Tour residence halls and meet faculty.
- Talk to students about athletics, clubs and campus life.
- Find out about accelerated and assured admission to our top graduate programs.
- Learn about scholarships, grants and loans.
Make the World Your Classroom! Arcadia's national prestige in international education starts in the classroom and extends around the world. Find out why Arcadia is #1 in the nation for participation is Study Abroad. |
| Application Process |
Online Registration at: http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Contact |
Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Event Name |
Fall Open House |
| Web Site |
http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Dates |
Sunday December 2, 2012 |
| Description |
Spend the Day with Us! When You Visit Arcadia... - Tour residence halls and meet faculty.
- Talk to students about athletics, clubs and campus life.
- Find out about accelerated and assured admission to our top graduate programs.
- Learn about scholarships, grants and loans.
Make the World Your Classroom! Arcadia's national prestige in international education starts in the classroom and extends around the world. Find out why Arcadia is #1 in the nation for participation is Study Abroad. |
| Application Process |
Online Registration at: http://www.arcadia.edu/openhouse |
| Contact |
Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarships |
| Scholarship Name |
The Arcadia University Achievement Award |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
This award recognizes exceptional participation in school activities, community service, volunteer work, or special talents. For the Fall 2011/spring 2012, Achievement awards go up to $14,500 per year. Students are automatically considered for an Achievement Award upon admission to the University. |
| Application Process |
No separate application is necessary. The award is renewable each year provided the student remains a full-time undergraduate in good academic standing. Additionally, prospective Fine Arts majors may receive an Achievement Award based on the quality of their portfolio review and prospective B.F.A. in Acting majors may receive one based on their audition. |
| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarship Name |
Alumni Legacy Grant |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
This $3,000 annual award is automatically given to the dependent children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) alumni when they enroll as full-time undergraduates at Arcadia University provided they are in the top 25% of their graduating class, meet regular admissions criteria and are "dependent" according to federal guidelines. Students must notify the Enrollment Management Office of their intent to use the grant by January 1 for the next fall semester, or by November 1 for the next spring semester. |
| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarship Name |
The Philadelphia Scholar Award |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
This award is made to five students each year from among the City of Philadelphia's 21 comprehensive high schools. Nominations for this award are made by high school officials on the basis of academic success and promise. This $2,000 annual award is renewable. |
| Application Process |
Consideration given upon nomination.
|
| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarship Name |
The Arcadia University Writing Achievement Award |
| Web Site |
|
| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
Available to full-time freshmen who have scored in the top tier of Arcadia's accepted student pool on either the ACT or SAT standardized writing sections. This $1,000 annual award is renewable for four years on the undergraduate level to students who remain full-time and in good academic standing. |
| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarship Name |
The Arcadia University President's Scholarship |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
Sunday January 15, 2012 |
| Description |
This full tuition scholarship recognizes academic excellence, outstanding leadership and community and volunteer service. A limited number are awarded to the top entering freshmen in the applicant pool each year. High School seniors are considered and evaluated for the award on the basis of their grades, class rank, SAT/ACT scores, and leadership in school and community. |
| Application Process |
There is no separate application and all students offered full-time admission to the University will be considered. |
| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Scholarship Name |
The Arcadia University Distinguished Scholarship |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
Sunday January 15, 2012 |
| Description |
This award recognizes academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and community and volunteer service. Freshman awards go up $21,000 annually for new students entering in fall of 2012 or spring of 2013. High school seniors are evaluated on the basis of their grades, SAT/ACT scores, types of coursework taken, high school rank and involvement. Transfer applicants who are accepted as full-time students will automatically be reviewed for Distinguished Scholarships. Scholarships for fall 2012/spring 2013 go up to $16,500 per year for full-time transfer students entering as new students. Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of their cumulative GPA and coursework. |
| Application Process |
There is not a separate application for these awards. All students offered full-time admission will be considered. |
| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
| Fee Waivers |
| Fee Waiver Name |
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| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
The $30 application fee is waived for applying online. Students who visit Arcadia University for a tour, an admissions interview, a Saturday Information Session or an Open House do not have to pay an application fee. Arcadia University also receives applications with fee waivers sent directly from their school's Guidance Counselor. |
| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Mr. Kevin McGann, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 2155722835
Email: mcgannk@arcadia.edu |
