Arcadia University

https://www.arcadia.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,520

2.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,949

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.37%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.4%

5,636 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,064

70.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.8%

369 Graduates

About

Arcadia University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Arcadia University were Physical Therapy (285 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arcadia University. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (588 degrees), 7.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arcadia University is $45,520, which is $22,336 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arcadia University is $45,520, which is $22,336 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,949.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Arcadia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arcadia University was $45,520. The cost of tuition at Arcadia University is $22,336 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$26,949

2021 Value

8.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arcadia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,949. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arcadia University grew by 8.88%.

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

$17,225

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arcadia University was of $17,225 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.15% between 2020 and 2021.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Arcadia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arcadia University was 1.37%, which represents 14 out of the 1024 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 5,636 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.6% annual growth. Out of those 5,636 applicants, 4,645 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,064 students enrolled at Arcadia University in 2021. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Arcadia University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,645

Accepted Out of 5,636

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Arcadia University was 82.4% (4,645 admissions from 5,636 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.6%, while admissions declined by −29%..

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

30%

Submission Percentage (2021)

116

Scores Submitted (2021)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Arcadia University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Arcadia University had a total enrollment of 3,064 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arcadia University is 2,164 students and the part-time enrollment is 900. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Arcadia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arcadia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.55% Asian, 6.98% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Two or More Races, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0979% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Arcadia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (7.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Asian Female (8.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arcadia University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,064 students. The full-time enrollment at Arcadia University is 2,164 and the part-time enrollment is 900. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Arcadia University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

77%

2021 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,685 enrolled students
Black or African American
340 enrolled students
Asian
262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arcadia University is 55% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 8.55% Asian, 6.98% Hispanic or Latino, 3.17% Two or More Races, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0979% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 383 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 529 more women than men received degrees from Arcadia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arcadia University is white (588 degrees awarded). There were 7.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Arcadia University is Physical Therapy (285 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (53 degrees awarded), Psychology (94 degrees), and Health (464 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 (1,871,107 people), Registered nurses (1,494,757 people), Physicians (544,140 people), Secondary school teachers (521,337 people), and Postsecondary teachers (364,013 people).

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University in 2021 are English (53 degrees awarded), Psychology (94 degrees), Health (464 degrees), Biology (84 degrees), and EDUCATION. (130 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University are English (53 degrees awarded), Psychology (94 degrees), Health (464 degrees), Biology (84 degrees), and EDUCATION. (130 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (3,439,013 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,146,241 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (815,236 people), Outpatient care centers (473,356 people), and Offices of physicians (438,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Arcadia University are English (53 degrees awarded), Psychology (94 degrees), Health (464 degrees), Biology (84 degrees), and EDUCATION. (130 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

General Biological Sciences
84 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
38 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arcadia University was General Biological Sciences with 84 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

295

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

824

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (824).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.404 times less than the 213 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Arcadia University in Physical Therapy, which is 2.48 times more than the 86 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Arcadia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arcadia University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (81% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.36% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
588 degrees awarded
Asian
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arcadia University is white (588 degrees awarded). There were 7.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (80 degrees).

18.9% of degree recipients (212 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
441 degrees awarded
White Male
147 degrees awarded
Asian Female
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arcadia University is white female (441 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (147 degrees).

Operations

Arcadia University has an endowment valued at nearly $97.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.2M (23.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Arcadia University had a total salary expenditure of 95.2M. Arcadia University employs 67 Assistant professors, 52 Associate professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Arcadia University are Female Assistant professor (46), Female Associate professor (35), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arcadia University are: Management, with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 43 employees.

Endowment

$97.2M

2021 Endowment

22.5%

growth from 2020

Arcadia University has an endowment valued at about $97.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Arcadia University grew 22.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.8M 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

$36.2M

2021 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Arcadia University paid a median of $36.2M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($95.2M) and a 11.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arcadia University paid a total of $12M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arcadia University were Assistant professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arcadia University were Management with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arcadia University was Female Assistant professor with 46 employees, Female Associate professor with 35 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

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