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| Overall Score On StateUniversity.com (about) | 85.7 |
| Total CostOn-Campus Attendance | $43,840 |
| AdmissionSuccess rate | 61% |
| ACT / SAT75 %ile scores | 27 / 1210 |
| Student RatioRatio of students to faculty | 21 : 1 |
| Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time) | 77% / 50% |
| EnrollmentTotal (all students) | 3,953 |
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Founded in 1853 as Beaver Female Seminary; Arcadia University or AU is a private University located in Glenside, Pennsylvania. After a few name and status changes, the Seminary was finally renamed Arcadia University in July 2001. It is recognized by Carnegie as a master’s University. The University owns a 76-acre campus built around the notable landmark Grey Towers Castle.
Arcadia University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The institute also has several discipline based accreditations from agencies such as Pennsylvania Department of Education, American Medical Association, American Chemical Society, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Board of Genetic Counseling, and so on.
Arcadia offers more than 75 fields of study in its undergraduate programs. It confers bachelor’s degrees in accounting, acting, history, modern languages, music, nursing, and more. The University awards master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as business administration, counseling psychology, creative writing, education, forensic science, genetic counseling, and health education. It also confers doctorate degrees in educational leadership, physical therapy, and special education.
Arcadia University is composed of the following academic schools and colleges: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; The College of Business, Health & Sciences; College of Global Studies; and the School of Continuing Studies.
Arcadia Online presents innovative online learning programs that offer educational opportunities to students who are unable to attend regular college. The online learning division creates a virtual learning environment that is friendly and engaging. Arcadia offers online and blended accelerated degree offerings, courses and certificate programs to the students. Some of the fully online programs include M.B.A. with a Global Perspective, M.Ed. in Special Education, Global Business Diplomacy (Business), and B.A. in Liberal Studies.
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Arcadia University enrolls more than 4000 students each year, comprising over 2,000 undergraduates and over 1,000 graduates. Freshmen students must apply for admission as early as possible. They must send their completed application, along with official transcripts and take either one of the following tests: Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT). Transfer students can easily apply for admission to Arcadia University. They must send all the official transcripts from previously attended institutes.
International students are encouraged to apply for admission to the University. Students, whose native language is not English must send their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score.
Arcadia University offers a variety of financial aid options for needy and deserving students. The financial aid is offered through grants, scholarships and loans. All applicants seeking monetary assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Grants offered at AU include The Federal Pell Grant, The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant (SEOG), The Federal TEACH Grant, The Federal Perkins Loan, and PHEAA Grants.
Scholarships offered at Arcadia University include The Arcadia University President’s Scholarship, Alumni Legacy Grant, The Philadelphia Scholar Award, Scholarship Challenge Achievement Award, and Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship. Loans are the type of financial aid that needs to be repaid with interest. Some of the loans include Perkins Loan, Direct Stafford Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, and Yellow Ribbon Program. Work study programs are also offered for students who wish to take up part-time jobs to pay for college.
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Student life at Arcadia offers an enriching experience. The Student Government Organization (SGO) is the largest organization on the campus. It is responsible for representing and supporting the diverse student body of the University. Student can join the several on-campus clubs and organizations which include Association of College Health Executives (ACHE), Table Tennis Club, International Club, Arcadia Radio Club (ARC), and Photography Club.
Arcadia University offers a unique Commuter Life Program for the commuter students. The commuter life is enriched by social and educational programs, designed to fortify this community. The facilities include a commuter lounge area with couches, a refrigerator, microwave, TV, stereo, work areas, a study room, and a locker room to store belongings.
The Tower is a student-operated newspaper representing the students, faculty member, staff and administration of the Arcadia University.
Gargoyle Literary Magazine is the creation of a publication showcasing the creative literary and visual works of the Arcadia University community.
The Enthymion is the student-run University yearbook, published annually each fall.
AUTV informs and entertains Arcadia University students, and offers training in the competitive field of communications. The Arcadia Radio Club is the student-operated radio station of the University.
Arcadia University’s Landman Library features high technology for education and access to learning. It houses a collection of books, journals, magazines, and reference materials. The library facility include a reading room with comfortable seating and windows overlooking the beautiful campus, a technology enhanced study room, learning areas for group collaboration, a multimedia area, and silent carrels for private study.
Arcadia offers excellent housing options for the students in its well-equipped residence halls. Each of the halls features modern facilities for the convenience of the students. Some of the modern residence halls for undergraduate students are Grey Towers Castle, Kistler Hall, Thomas Hall, Dilworth Hall, Heinz Hall, and Knight Hall. There are two apartment style housing – Manor Apartments and Oak Summit Apartments. The University offers residence life for the graduate students in Local Housing, Transitional Housing, and Delware Housing.
Arcadia University operates amazing dining facilities for both the resident and commuter students. The Chat, situated on the dining complex features continental breakfast, lunch, dinner and Late Nite meals. Parkhurst Dining Services offers healthy menu items for student, faculty and staff. Some of the on-campus eateries include Pepperazzi, Bravisimo, Pickles Deli, The Tower Grille, The Parkside Diner, Showcase Salads, and Brubaker Café.
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Arcadia University’s men’s and women’s teams compete in the NCAA Division III within the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic Corporation. They participate in sports like baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey, swimming and tennis. The sports teams are nicknamed the Knights. Their colors are Scarlet and Grey. The sports facilities at Arcadia include New Field (Castle), Blankley Field, Weiss Courts, Kuch Center Gymnasium, Lenox Pool, and Enry Field.
U.S. News & World Report cited Arcadia University as having the nation’s greatest travel study programs. It has won several awards for their many distinguishing study trips. The Society for the Advancement of Travel Study recently named Arcadia for their prestigious Martin Luther King Jr award.
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| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) | ||||
| Total Population | 32,019 (32,019 urban / N/A rural) | ||||
| Households | 11,907 (2.56 people per house) | ||||
| Median Household Income | $62,822 | ||||
| Families | 8,323 (3.11 people per family) | ||||
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