Arcadia University

https://www.arcadia.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$47,590

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,994

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

79.2%

6,688 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,142

68.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64%

361 Graduates

About

Arcadia University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Arcadia University were Physical Therapy (213 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 990 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arcadia University. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 4.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (116 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arcadia University is $47,590, which is $23,015 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arcadia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 922 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arcadia University is $47,590, which is $23,015 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,994.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Arcadia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$47,590

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arcadia University was $47,590. The cost of tuition at Arcadia University is $23,015 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arcadia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,994

2023 Value

9.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arcadia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,994. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arcadia University grew by 9.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arcadia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,560

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arcadia University was of $17,560 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.27% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arcadia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Arcadia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arcadia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arcadia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 922 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Arcadia University received 6,688 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.81% annual growth. Out of those 6,688 applicants, 5,296 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.2% acceptance rate.

There were 3,142 students enrolled at Arcadia University in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arcadia University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.93%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,296

Accepted Out of 6,688

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arcadia University was 79.2% (5,296 admissions from 6,688 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.81%, while admissions grew by 8.02%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Arcadia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Arcadia University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arcadia University had a total enrollment of 3,142 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arcadia University is 2,143 students and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at Arcadia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arcadia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.05% Asian, 7.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arcadia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (19%) and Asian Female (8.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arcadia University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,142 students. The full-time enrollment at Arcadia University is 2,143 and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at Arcadia University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arcadia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arcadia University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Arcadia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arcadia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,729 enrolled students
Black or African American
391 enrolled students
Asian
253 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arcadia University is 55% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.05% Asian, 7.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 312 students (9.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 476 more women than men received degrees from Arcadia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arcadia University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (116 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Arcadia University is Physical Therapy (213 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arcadia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), and Education (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arcadia University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,725,440 people), Registered nurses (1,628,984 people), Secondary school teachers (618,342 people), Physicians (559,463 people), and Other managers (389,593 people).

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University in 2023 are English (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), Education (138 degrees), Health (384 degrees), and Biology (66 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arcadia University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University are English (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), Education (138 degrees), Health (384 degrees), and Biology (66 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arcadia University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,135,062 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,029,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (732,795 people), Outpatient care centers (485,889 people), and Offices of physicians (447,358 people).

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University are English (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), Education (138 degrees), Health (384 degrees), and Biology (66 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arcadia University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
66 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Public Health
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arcadia University was General Biological Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arcadia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

257

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

733

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University, which is 0.351 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (733).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arcadia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.418 times less than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University in Physical Therapy, which is 2.39 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Arcadia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arcadia University is Male and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.831% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
555 degrees awarded
Asian
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arcadia University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (116 degrees).

11.3% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
418 degrees awarded
White Male
137 degrees awarded
Asian Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arcadia University is white female (418 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (137 degrees).

Operations

Arcadia University has an endowment valued at nearly $67.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.02M (−4.45%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Arcadia University had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Arcadia University employs 62 Assistant professors, 51 Associate professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Arcadia University are Female Assistant professor (40), Female Associate professor (32), and Male Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arcadia University are: Management, with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

Endowment

$67.8M

2023 Endowment

19.8%

decline from 2022

Arcadia University has an endowment valued at about $67.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Arcadia University declined 19.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Arcadia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.4M

2023 Salaries

4.94%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arcadia University paid a median of $38.4M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 4.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.12% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arcadia University paid a total of $12.2M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arcadia University were Assistant professor with 62 employees, Associate professor with 51 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arcadia University were Management with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arcadia University was Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, Female Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arcadia University.

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